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Comment on Those Who Can’t Do Redux – Maestro Myths by Bill Eddins

Bill Eddins — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:36:07 +0000

Nope, i’m suggesting that there are some very well-established myths about how conductors go about there business that continue to be perpetuated. These myths are in direct contradiction of the “I’m a conductor so I must be Music Director of at least 3 orchestras on 2 continents” concept, currently the norm in this business. Yet the myths continue. It’s sad, really.

Comment on Those Who Can’t Do Redux – Maestro Myths by patty

patty — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:25:44 +0000

Hmm. Am I understanding you correctly, or am I just being a typically sensitive oboist? You are suggesting that those of us who didn’t agree with you are following myths, while you know the truth of the matter? Just curious!

And I’ll continue to disagree with you. But if you come here to conduct I’ll be happy to have you perform on an instrument as well. Just, please, be good at both!

Comment on More ASS in clASSical – Unexplain This! by Drew McManus

Drew McManus — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:55:45 +0000

Likewise, it is evident that the organization is courting new ticket buyers. They've said exactly that in the Inquirer article which first reported on this. There are plenty of professionals specializing in a number of fields that have cast an equally low opinion on the process and approach, including Amanda Ameer. The more we sit back and claim the Emperor is indeed wearing clothes, the longer it will take the business to recover.

Comment on More ASS in clASSical – Unexplain This! by Ron Spigelman

Ron Spigelman — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:54:43 +0000

Larry
It is obvious that they are going for brand new people, which is why they use the word “new”, and with probably a 7 figure marketing budget, there needs to be more creativity than just a tag line to attract people! It is not an interesting approach, the let’s come up with something cute, tell the people they are trying to attract that by not coming they are not relevant and don’t know what they are missing etc.. then shrug shoulders and say at least we tried! is “same old, same old”! I don’t like their chances of getting those new $130 ticket buyers!

Comment on More ASS in clASSical – Unexplain This! by Larry Fried

Larry Fried — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:56:09 +0000

I don’t disagree with most of your points, Maestro, but this is promotional writing which is of a certain style. (i.e., you can say “extraordinary” any time you want without having to substantiate it.) Perhaps you are intellectualizing this a bit too much? They’re not implying that an orchestra is “new” — it’s the experience of a novice going to a concert which is new. And I don’t agree that “same old same old” is somehow an insult or putdown.

So why not lighten up a bit, Maestro? I’m not saying that the Philly campaign is good or bad — I don’t like the Unexpect Yourself tagline myself — but it is an interesting approach to try. Time will tell whether it is successful.

Comment on Those who can’t do…… A.K.A. – An Inconvenient Truth by debbie

debbie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:27:35 +0000

I’m disappointed you haven’t responded to my question – I would like to see this issue from the other side. I’m sure you have some good reasons that just wouldn’t occur to me.

(by the way, I didn’t at all mean to be dismissive by saying “only” practicing; as if that is not as worthy as the performing you do)