Older Issues

November/December 2009

Made in Minnesota

by Gail Wein

The Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute offers top-flight mentorship for young composers.

Reversal of Fortune

by Michael Stugrin

The Pasadena Symphony is confronting a difficult financial situation with culture of openness and accountability.

Critical Questions

by Jesse Rosen

Given the tough economy, is the sky falling for orchestras? Changes in the larger culture may offer clues to future success.

Sonic Boomers

by Marc Shulgold

A generation raised on the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the Grateful Dead is flocking to rock-infused orchestra concerts.