Sept/Oct 2001
In this issue

Cover story

Have Oboe, Will Travel

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by Molly Sheridan
Thousands of musicians across the country have carved out a niche as freelance orchestra players, a career path that keeps them ever on the move to the next gig and the next set of challenges.

Features

The Challenge of Change

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by Thomas Morris, John De Jarnatt, and Robert Spano
What lies ahead for orchestras in the 21st century? An orchestra manager, a musician, and a conductor share their perspectives on the shifting landscape.

The Personal Touch

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by John Pitcher
A Music Alive composer-in-residence rallies the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and its community around musical creation and continued new-music performance.

Premieres 2001-02

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Highlights from the new season of world, United States, and Canadian premieres.