July 24th, 2012 by Beth Hondl
For decades nobody thought very much about them. The audience was who showed up to fill the concert hall, in a largely predictable and reliable way. An orchestra scheduled and performed its subscription concerts, and the patrons came to hear them–a straightforward cause-and-effect relationship....
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June 5th, 2012 by Beth Hondl
One last video from our Talking About Audiences event in San Francisco is now available for viewing — the roundtable discussion and audience Q&A. Recorded May 13, 2012. Participants include: Mark Clague, associate professor of music, University of Michigan; Matthew VanBesien, Executive...
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May 22nd, 2012 by Beth Hondl
Sunil Iyengar directs the Office of Research & Analysis at the National Endowment for the Arts. Since his arrival at the NEA in June 2006, the office has produced over 20 research publications and revised the major federal survey about arts participation. What does this mean for...
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May 12th, 2012 by Beth Hondl
What follows is a live blog from our Talking About Audiences event in San Francisco on Sunday, May 13. Speakers included: Keynote: Alan Gilbert, Music Director, New York Philharmonic in conversation with Matthew VanBesien, Executive Director Designate, New York Philharmonic Spotlight #1:...
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May 11th, 2012 by Beth Hondl
In a world of professional music-making, where does the devoted amateur fit in? Mark Clague—associate professor of music, University of Michigan, and co-moderator or our live event on Sunday—argues that orchestras need to work more closely with audiences who might be players themselves....
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