TAFTO 2006 Contribution – Timothy Judd
Tue, Apr 4, 2006
by Drew McManus
A TAFTO initiative simply isn’t complete without a contribution from a real live orchestra musician. This year’s contribution comes from Timothy Judd, a violinist in the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. If you’re interested in seeing the issues of audience development from the eyes of a professional orchestra musician and like straightforward, detailed ideas then this is
TAFTO 2006 Contribution – Alex Shapiro
Mon, Apr 4, 2006
by Drew McManus
Are you ready for this? Nothing is off limits when it comes to composer and blogger Alex Shapiro when she engages the topic of the classical music concert experience. Alex goes so far as to challenge the notion that there are any notions at all and the result is a thoroughly entertaining TAFTO contribution. Love
TAFTO 2006 Contribution – Marc Geelhoed
Fri, Apr 4, 2006
by Drew McManus
If you want a preview into the world of mainstream music journalism all you have to do is start reading Marc Geelhoed. Marc is one of the most entertaining, perceptive young cultural writers around today. Based in Chicago, he consumes a regular well balanced diet of classical music events and has something unique to say
TAFTO 2006 Contribution – Kevin Giglinto
Thu, Apr 4, 2006
by Drew McManus
It’s always refreshing to take a good look at the classical music experience from the eyes of someone who hasn’t been immersed in the genera since birth. To that end, today’s TAFTO contribution comes from Kevin Giglinto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Kevin’s contribution demonstrates exactly the sort of
TAFTO 2006 – The Contest
Wed, Apr 4, 2006
by Drew McManus
Jerry Bowles’ excellent TAFTO contribution demonstrated the importance of not assuming what younger minds will and will not enjoy. Continuing along on that theme, this year’s Take A Friend To Orchestra month initiative includes a new component designed especially for those under 18 years of age: an essay contest. The winning essay will be featured
TAFTO 2006 Contribution – Jerry Bowles
Mon, Apr 4, 2006
by Drew McManus
Starting off this year’s TAFTO initiative is none other than Jerry Bowles: author and zoo keeper what is arguably known as the largest single online hidey-hole for contemporary composers, Sequenza21. If you’ve ever wondered about what lurks in hearts of contemporary composers, it’s entirely likely that it’s been aired at Sequenza21 in one way or
TAFTO 2006 Contributor Bio – Jerry Bowles
Sun, Apr 4, 2006
by Drew McManus
Jerry Bowles is founder and editor of Sequenza21, the contemporary classical music portal, which was the recipient of the 2005 ASCAP Deems Taylor Internet Award. He is also a veteran writer, editor, publisher and blogger who has written about the arts, business, innovation and technology issues for such magazines as Forbes, Fortune, Esquire and Newsweek
Around The Blogosphere: Classical Connections
Thu, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
Next in the list of wonderful blogger sites you may have missed during your online travels is Classical Connections, a blog authored by Edmonton Symphony music director, Bill Eddins…
Around The Blogosphere: Butts In The Seats
Wed, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
As my moving day rapidly approaches I am going to post some pointers to other blog sites you may not be aware of but are worth your time to visit. Today, I hope you’ll take a moment to visit Butts In The Seats, Musings on Practical Solutions For Arts Management one of my favorite arts
More On The Value Of Leadership
Tue, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
The Boston Globe published an article on 03/26/06 which reports that Utah Symphony & Opera and Boston Pops Music Director Keith Lockhart doesn’t believe living year-round in Salt Lake would guarantee a better orchestra…
