This year’s program includes a number of contributions from those within the tech sector of the arts field. Our initial offering is from Even Schumacher, co-founder and programming guru of InstantEncore.com; a group most folks are certainly aware of. Due to his background, I felt Evan’s approach would be similar to the sort of patron perspective we enjoy each year and I’m sure you’ll agree that his efforts are right on the money. ~ Drew McManus
TAFTO 2011 Contribution: Timothy Hankewich
I’ve only met one music director who smiles and laughs as much as Orchestra Iowa music director, Tim Hankewich. In fact, you can actually hear Tim’s smile in his voice and luckily for you, Tim’s contribution follows a growing trend among TAFTO contributors and comes to us in audio format so you’re going to get to experience it firsthand. ~ Drew McManus
Free Jobs For Everyone!
I was having a drink with some colleagues not long ago when our group was approached by a fresh out of college arts admin major looking for gainful employment within the orchestra administration field. He started complaining about how difficult it was to look for a job online. “It sucks!,” he said. “All of the sites want to charge job seekers or job posters – or both – for the privilege of looking for work”…
Not A Post About Philadelphia
In order to head off the steady flow of emails and FaceTweet messages coming in asking about Philadelphia, know this: I don’t plan on writing anything about it until after the blackouts are lifted. That being said, today’s post is going to focus on news this week from Honolulu where it looks like the island is once again home to a professional orchestra…
Now That's Some Industrial Strength Loathing
We don’t normally follow labor disputes outside of North America but there’s no way to ignore the Krakatau strength fight going on in Brazil between Brazilian Symphony Orchestra (OSB) Conductor and Artistic Director, Roberto Minczuk, and the orchestra’s musicians. What makes this such a tremendous fight? Watch and learn…