A few wishes for 2011…
Bill Eddins
Captain, My Captain…
It is unfortunate that the average audience member frequently does not notice those people who act as “support” to the symphony orchestra of your choice. I’d like to pay homage today to someone who was the heart and soul of his organization.
A Tale Of Two Cities Redux
“Snowmageddon.” “Snownami.” Metrodome collapsing. For a Buffalo boy this is all rather unimpressive. But lost in all this was some interesting news out of St. Paul. Was it good news? Ya, you betcha!
Taxman
All I want for Christmas is The Beatles – complete. Since I have been waiting all these years for that to pop up on iTunes I get the feeling that if I’m really, really nice between now and 25 December the Fat Man might squeeze down my new chimney and provide me with the goods. Which, of course, got me thinking about the Detroit Symphony.
Kill The NEA
I try to keep politics out of this blog but I think it is time to declare a revolutionary idea: kill the NEA.
Hobbits Found In Mid-America
So, what can The Hobbit teach us about unintended consequences? A surprising amount it turns out. Where’s Gandalf when you need him?
“You May Ask Yourself – How Did We Get Here?”
I meant to write a blog about the need for like-minded progressive people associated with the classical music industry to get together online and start a forum dedicated to revolutionizing our business, but then reality set in. I also got into a great conversation with a colleague of mine at a party recently. So, once again, this blog is about Detroit. The $64K question – “where’s the plan, man?”
The Whole World Is Watching…
Chicago Transit Authority. Anyone remember that album? One of the greatest debut albums of all time, right up to the track Somebody (August 29, 1968). Then it veers from a great album into tremendous social commentary with the chant “The Whole World Is Watching.” That was over 40 years ago, and perhaps we should remember that it’s even more relevant today than it was then.