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Butts In the Seats
Musings on practical solutions for arts management
- As ever, I am paying attention to data on various trends, one of which is the level of perceived trust of cultural organizations. Colleen Dilenschneider and the folks at IMPACTS Experience have reported that trust in cultural organizations has increased, […]
- Ruth Hartt made a post yesterday that is getting a fair number of responses from folks in the arts community, including somewhat gratifyingly, board members who need to be invested in the goals for which she advocates. She discusses the […]
NEO CLASSICAL
Holly mulcahy on the future of classical music
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Revolutionary AI Tool Promises to Bow Your Orchestral Parts in Seconds [Austin, TX — April 1, 2025] In a groundbreaking technological leap set to transform the lives of concertmasters worldwide, a new AI-powered tool promises to take […]
- During our time in Denver performing The Rose of Sonora with Symphony of the Rockies, composer George S. Clinton and I had the privilege of visiting The Charles Burrell Visual & Performing Arts Campus, part of Aurora Public Schools. For […]
Double Bass Blog
jason heath on double bass news and resources
- I'm joined by the founder of Upton Bass String Company, Gary Upton. Since founding the company in 1999, Gary has built it into one of the most established and trusted names in the world of double bass. Besides exploring the […]
- Melody Ruiz discusses her research on double bassist and bandleader Thelma Terry in Chicago in the 1920's. The post Melody Ruiz on Thelma Terry, a trailblazing double bassist appeared first on Double Bass HQ.
non divisi
frank almond writes a column instead of practicing
- My friends know I’m a huge fan of Seth Godin, the author, entrepreneur, and teacher. He also happens to have the most popular blog in the world (seriously, google the single word “Seth”). One of his recent posts really got my […]
- People say weird stuff during a pandemic. You read them here first. Or probably not. Great! It’s probably just a few weeks off from the orchestra. No way they will cancel next season. I thought PPP was a virus. Wait, […]
ArtsHacker
practical tips, tricks, and pointers for getting things done as an arts manager
- In March, Arts MidWest sponsored a webinar on the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on DEI. The webinar was led by attorneys from McDermott Will & Emery LLP. Lawyers were eligible to get seminar credit for participating in the webinar so […]
- A number of arts organizations are embracing employees’ desire to work from home on either a full or hybrid basis. Making the switch to this sort of work environment, even for some employees, can impact the organizational culture and requires […]
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Adaptistration
DREW MCMANUS ON THE ORCHESTRA BUSINESS
- After 18 years, 10 months, 17 days, and 4,821 posts it’s time to wrap things up. I was listening to the original Broadway cast recording of Hamilton and the track One Last Time came on. If you’re unfamiliar with the […]
Sticks and Drones
Two conductors, on the beat
- Well, it’s happened. You’ve squandered another perfectly good practice session by reading this blog. The good news is that it’s the last time you’re going to be able to blame me for missing that F sharp 9 diminished arpeggio, because we’re […]
There’s Always Room For Cello
The official blog of cellist Lynn Harrell
- Henri Dutilleux has died. His work as a musician and composer is, and like Stravinsky, will remain a pinnacle of accomplishment from our time; and given how long his creativity lasted, it is fair to say his achievements span multiple […]
Who’s Your Audience
Doug Rosenthal on the Arts and Industry of Classical Music
- Anyone in the Classical Music Industry, or anyone connected to folks in the industry, has likely seen this widely-read article by classical tenor Zach Finkelstein on their social media newsfeeds. In a time when future paychecks for many in the […]
Scanning The Dial
Joe Goetz on Classical Music Broadcasting
- I want to start this blog by recounting a story, and one that admittedly doesn’t portray me in the greatest possible light. In the winter of 2018, I was made aware of a national hosting opportunity at APM/PRI’s Classical 24. […]
Brian Dickie
Life after 50 years in opera
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