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CMA Conference Roundup

Mon, Jan 1, 2006
My day at the Chamber Music America conference was brief but fun and it’s always good to get away to NYC, even if only for a few hours. The conference itself was packed; shoulder to shoulder schmoozing only…

Off To The Chamber Music America Conference

Fri, Jan 1, 2006
I’ll be appearing today as a panelist for Chamber Music America’s 28th Annual National Conference session entitled Blogging (or how to build an audience without leaving home). The session begins at 11:15 in the Royale Room (9th Floor) of the Westin New York at Times Square, 270 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036. Fellow

Some Issues Blowing In The Wind

Tue, Jan 1, 2006
I smell something blowing in the wind; it’s a storm moving in from the Atlantic. As with all things, the classical music business follows certain cycles and right now it’s in a transition period. As with all periods of transition, there’s the possibility of positive and negative outcomes, however, I have no idea where these

Blogging Chamber Music

Mon, Jan 1, 2006
This week is Chamber Music America’s 28th Annual National Conference and on Friday, the 13th (yes, I know) I’ll be a panelist for a discussion about how CMA members can use blogs to build an audience and make a connection with their fans. Joining me on the panel are two infinitely entertaining and sharp individuals,

Do You Really Think It Is Good For You?

Fri, Jan 1, 2006
Joe Patti, the blogmeister over at Butts In The Seats, posted an excellent article the other day about some fundamental issues with arts research. In particular, he puts a nice twist on the issues raised by intertwining some of his recent experience with managing his presenting house. A good bit of the qualitative data research
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