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Heist, Jailbreak, Ambush, Heartbreak, Revenge All In One Concerto
I got to see a performance of The Rose of Sonora this weekend. It is a concerto in five scenes performed by Holly Mulcahy and composed by George S. Clinton. I had first written about it around 3 years ago. […]

Holly mulcahy on the future of classical music

Why the Arts Are the Ultimate Employee Perk
Looking for a workplace perk that boosts productivity, reduces sick days, and keeps employees engaged? The answer isn’t another wellness app or free snack bar, it’s in the arts. Subsidizing tickets to concerts, plays, or museums isn’t just a feel-good […]
Embracing an Inviting Approach to Music Discovery
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 […]

jason heath on double bass news and resources

A Guide to Playing in Tune on the Double Bass with Lauren Pierce
Lauren Pierce introduces us to her three-pillar approach to playing in tune on the double bass and how to apply it to any repertoire you are preparing. The post A Guide to Playing in Tune on the Double Bass with […]
Alex Hanna’s path to Principal Double Bass of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
This in-depth interview with Alex Hanna, the principal bassist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, shares his musical journey, starting from learning the piano at the age of four, transitioning to the cello, and ultimately finding his passion for the double […]

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, […]

practical tips, tricks, and pointers for getting things done as an arts manager

Key Administrative Tasks for January
Happy New Year! With the busy holiday concert period closed, it’s time to take care of some important start-of-year administrative tasks. Here are four such tasks to consider tackling within the first couple of weeks of the new year. Issue […]
Still Worth a Look for Arts Organizations: Small Business Travel Rewards Programs
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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Life after 50 years in opera

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