Summer Symphony helps Philharmonic turn corner
Allow me to paint a picture. Imagine tens of thousands of people lounging together on a lawn of green grass. Looking closer, you notice an entire family — three generations — making their way with an overstuffed picnic basket. The youngest child stops to study a dandelion. Late afternoon clouds disperse and as the sunlight [...]
A group of business leaders are spreading the word that the Colorado Springs Philharmonic is good for business. A Colorado Springs Philharmonic business advisory committee headed by dpiX CEO Frank Caris is telling small and large businesses that a vibrant arts community could be the ticket to attracting new businesses and employees. This week, the Philharmonic launched its [...]
Continue reading …Symphony orchestra management is a strange career choice, but I’m pretty sure it’s the best job in the world. And a darn good challenge. Imagine an enterprise built on a century-old business model with four distinct constituencies, high fixed costs, a highly skilled and unionized workforce, strictly held traditions, and a mission to perform music [...]
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