- Top-Tier Musician Compensation 2018
It’s time to revisit base musician compensation levels at the top eight highest paying orchestras. For a number of these orchestras, the 2017/18 season marks the end of their existing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and they have yet to r... - #TBT Commencement Season
It’s that time of year when colleges are sending their recent crop of graduates into the great unknown and that means commencement speeches. Based on experience, I try to avoid commencement speeches but every now and then, something really spec...
- “Love You, But I Would Love You More If Only…” In Public-Private Partnerships
This past week I have been dipping my toe in and out of the livestream for the ArtPlace America Summit. One of the plenary sessions I went back to listen to more fully was a discussion ArtPlace CEO Jamie Bennett held with Kresge Foundation CEO Rip Ra... - Are You Really The Storyteller You Think You Are?
FastCompany had an article about Five Ways Non Profits Struggle last month. Most of the things mentioned aren’t really news to you if you work in non profits: Restrictions on how grants and donations can be used, employee burn out, ineffective ...
- There Is An Easter Egg In My Concerto
When one thinks of violin concertos, it is easy to summon up the typical formulas and expectations. The concerto I will premiere next spring in Chattanooga is not going to be one of those. Last summer I mentioned to Hollywood film composer, George S.... - Yes, And. The Early Days Of A New Nonprofit
After a few performances in the prisons over the last two years, it became clear we were bringing an entirely new and important conversation to the forefront. The conversations were never planned out. They consisted of sharing some music with prisone...
- Pressing the Play Button as the Pause Button
Last month was a busy month, but I was still able to make time to attend Arts and Culture events. Like staying hydrated and eating a vegetable every couple of days, giving the brain some variety can be helpful for doing things well. Or at the very le... - Thanks for the Raise!
Dear [Member of Congress], [As your constituent and] as a musician, union member, teacher, and middle-class income earner; I want to thank you for the work you did to bring H.R. 1625 to the President’s desk. Among the many agencies that will now of...
- I’m Not Playing Levine or Dutoit – And Neither Should You
Almost two months ago, James Levine, after years of whispering and speculation, was finally accused publicly of sexual misconduct. I already covered it. In more recent weeks, Charles Dutoit has also been accused by several women of offense rang... - The Met’s Radio Broadcasts May Be A Casualty Of The James Levine Mess
It was inevitable that the wave of sexual harassment allegations that have swept the country in recent months would eventually wash up on the shore of classical music’s small but mighty island. And for anyone with connections to people in the...
- Colin Corner – Audition Notes
The Oregon Symphony recently held an audition for Assistant Principal Bass. The Principal Bassist, Colin Corner wrote some words about the audition winner Braizahn Jones. They are inspiring and effective in describing what one might be listening for ... - Francois Rabbath – ISB 2017
Thanks to Lloyd Goldstein for this video! The Bow Arm that changed the world! The post Francois Rabbath – ISB 2017 appeared first on Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog.
- WordPress 4.9.6: A GDPR Compliance Release
If you’re a WordPress user, you might have noticed the recent 4.9.6 update release. This is an important update in that it enables you to help make your site compliant with the European Union’s (EU) new General Data Protection Regulation (G... - Orchestra & Opera Workplace Satisfaction: Spring 2018
At the end of 2016, we published a pair of articles that surveyed arts managers about how and why they changed jobs. Since then, I’ve been tracking workplace satisfaction levels at orchestras and operas by way of glassdoor.com reviews. The Spri...
- Berlin and London
Final line up: Manuel Lange, Svetlina Stoyanova, Emily D'Angelo, Christina Nilsson, Zlata Khershberg, Liz Mohn, Mingjie Lei, Petr Sokolov, Holger Noltze It was indeed an excellent celebration of young talent in Berlin on Wednesday evening. We were pr... - Peaceful May continues......
Another week gone! And the highlight was 48 hours in glorious Suffolk, in Orford with all its associations with the world of Benjamin Britten. Of course two days is never long enough but I will be back in June for...
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- Hiatus
I love writing for nondivisi and have cherished the opportunity to do so, however sporadic the content and quality have been. But with a heavy heart I must inform you that nondivisi is now on indefinite hiatus, due to a serious illness within my imme... - Shameless Self-Promotion Dept.
Many people know I’m extremely fortunate to play on an incredible violin that’s gained even more notoriety over the past couple of years. One of the numerous challenges after it was stolen was to try and pick up where I left off artistic...
- 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,... - CODA. MY LAST POST…FOR NOW
The height of your success is determined by the depth of your foundation.. To wrap up what has been a fantastic opportunity to explore ideas, to have heated and deep discussions and some real fun, I first have to thank Drew McManus (Adaptistration) f...
- Cello Perspectives With WFMT
I had the pleasure of participating in WFMT’s cello month, which is planning to broadcast Songs My Father Taught Me on January 31st at 10:00 PM Central Time. Noel Morris published a lovely piece about everything at the WFMT blog, which incl... - 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 generations. I h...