The Latest Posts From Our Authors
Butts In the Seats
Musings on practical solutions for arts management
- Back in May I wrote about research Colleen Dilenschneider and the folks at IMPACTS derived from the National Awareness, Attitudes, and Usage Study regarding what factors help them to feel welcome. Briefly, it was when they they saw themselves and […]
- In October the National Endowment for the Arts Quick Study podcast (transcript available) took a look at how arts participation broke down across the United States via data collected in 2022 by the Survey of Public Participation in the Arts. […]
NEO CLASSICAL
Holly mulcahy on the future of classical music
- In my previous article, we discussed how traditional notions of “education” can sometimes make learning about music feel like a chore. Now, let’s dive deeper into how we can implement an inviting and engaging approach to music discovery. Transforming the […]
- When we talk about integrating music into our communities, the term “education” often comes up. But let’s be honest—doesn’t “education” sometimes sound a bit dry, almost like a chore? It can come across as something daunting, like homework, or creates […]
Double Bass Blog
jason heath on double bass news and resources
- As Jools Holland’s bassist for over three decades, Dave Swift is among the UK’s highest-profile bass players. Dave takes us through his prep process and shares intriguing insights about his storied career. The post Transcribing for the Stars: Dave Swift’s […]
- Brendan Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal Double Bass for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, shares his approach to preparing for professional orchestra auditions. The post Mastering the Orchestra Audition: Brendan Fitzgerald’s Proven Strategies 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 December 2022, ArtsHacker published a guide to three small business travel rewards programs. Two of these three programs (the two airline programs) have had significant changes to the point where the programs we wrote about in 2022 no longer […]
- Annual reviews are an important component of the work environment. This is especially true in the environment of arts organizations where people wear so many hats it is difficult to feel you are performing any role effectively. Because it is […]
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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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