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Butts In the Seats

Musings on practical solutions for arts management

  • Reading To Your Kids Is Never A Bad Thing
    Last month an article in The Guardian reported that the number of parent reporting that they enjoy reading aloud to their kids 0-4 has dropped from 64% in 2012 to 41% for the same age group in December 2024. Among […]
  • DAFs May Not Be Distributing Funds As Much As Juggling Them
    Last week, Philip Cubeta had linked to a story on Inside Philanthropy analyzing the collection and distribution practices of donor advised funds (DAF). I have previously written about problems with donor advised funds, one of the biggest being that people […]

NEO CLASSICAL

Holly mulcahy on the future of classical music

  • But Who Will Take Care of Your Husband?
    You wouldn’t think that adding another part-time orchestra job would prompt the question, “But who will take care of your husband?”…and yet, it did. The comment immediately challenged my value and worth, not just as a musician, but as a […]
  • What If AI Could Bow Your Parts? Now It Can.
    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 […]

Double Bass Blog

jason heath on double bass news and resources

  • Navigating the Theater World: Insights from Yuka Tadano
    Yuka Tadano's journey from a jazz-focused education at the University of North Texas to becoming a successful Broadway bassist in New York showcases her versatility as a musician and her dedication to perfecting her craft in both jazz and theater […]
  • The Evolution of Upton Bass
    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 […]

non divisi

frank almond writes a column instead of practicing

  • Follow the Leader
    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 […]
  • Pandemic Quotes
    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

  • Elements Of Legal And Illegal DEI Programs
    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 […]
  • Organizing For Work At Home Staffing
    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 […]

Retired Blogs

Although these blogs no longer generate new content, their complete article archives will be made available indefinitely.

Adaptistration

DREW MCMANUS ON THE ORCHESTRA BUSINESS

  • That Time When You Had A Realization
    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

  • GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM
    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

  • Thank you, Henri.
    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

  • Opera Orchestras in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Working List
    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

  • The Firing of Garrett McQueen
    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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