Why is Accidental Art so Freakin’ Good?
Recently we posted a video on this site depicting a surprise performance at a Macy’s store in Philadelphia. And today one of my board members sent me the link enclosed below to another surprise musical...
View ArticleDo You Remember?
Those of you who have been regular users of this site for the last few years may remember that I used to write a quasi-regular blog about the Chicago classical music scene. I have been absent for quite...
View ArticleSocial Media – Is Anybody Out There?
Okay, I accept the fact that social media is a fundamental part of how we as individuals (and the institutions we work for) communicate with and engage segments of our audience. I’m so convinced of...
View ArticleAbout Uncle Tom’s Orchestra
Discussions about race are often fraught with difficulties and discomfort. The fact is, most of us don’t have many opportunities to engage in conversation with diverse groups of people, and when we do,...
View ArticleAnd the Winner Is....
And the Winner Is...Sometimes it’s really fun to be the Executive Director of the Chicago Sinfonietta. Aside from the day-to-day challenges of selling tickets and subscriptions, raising enough money...
View Article12 Days of chicago Sinfonietta
I want your advice. The Chicago Sinfonietta recently began a twelve-days promotion that we think is kind of fun, maybe a little bit creative, and hopefully somewhat viral in nature. It is on this...
View ArticleFive Questions with Jeri Lynne Johnson
Jeri Lynne Johnson is the Founder and Music Director of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra in Philadelphia. She will be co-conducting the Chicago Sinfonietta’s annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King,...
View ArticleYo-Yo and the wombat
I’m guessing that most of you have seen or heard about Yo-Yo Ma’s encounter with the wombat on Tuesday night at the HarrisTheater. I happened to be in attendance that night as the Chicago...
View ArticleAre Women Less Expressive Conductors?
I haven’t posted anything recently due to our crazy schedule at the Chicago Sinfonietta and because I haven’t been inspired to share anything with you for awhile.Earlier this week that all changed.One...
View ArticleThe Center for Black Music Research Faces a Challenge
In a recent Chicago Tribune article Howard Reich wrote about the possible closing of Columbia College of Chicago’s Center for Black Music Research. For those of you who are unfamiliar with CBMR, it is...
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