We all know public funding for the arts is hard to come by in the US, certainly more so than in Europe. And that recent economic downturns have made getting funding that much harder. So I think it’s pretty good…
Opera Project conflicting with Columbus Symphony schedule? Why it’s not good.
Glancing at the website for the new Columbus performing organization, Opera Project, which I introduced in yesterday’s post, I see that the inaugural event conflicts with an inaugural event of sorts for the Columbus Symphony, the first in a series…
Gifted conductor returns to Columbus music scene
I awoke to a pleasant surprise in my email box this morning, a Columbus Dispatch article announcing that Alessandro Siciliani, the long lost and neglected conductor who led the Columbus Symphony to great heights from 1992-2004, will return as music…
Mendelssohn on Mull festival Extolling the benefits of learning through doing – Herald Scotland
It seems the UK, specifically Scotland, is fertile ground for innovative ideas to rekindle the vital link between classical music professional and amateur players in developing a broader, younger, more loyal fan base for professional performing groups. Link to original…
‘Perfect Practice’ over ‘Practice Until Perfect’
Jazz violinist Christian Howes of Columbus Ohio origins reflects on the teachings of the late Michael Davis, with whom he studied. Mr.Davis was the concert master of the Columbus Symphony for many years. Mr. Howes suggests that quality over quantity…
Networking tips from an expert
Aim for long term professional relationships with your peers. Link – It’s all about your network – It’s All About Your Network Posted from WordPress for Android