Les Baxter Live in Tampa, St. Pete & Clearwater! - Tiki Music

O OnyaBirri Member Joined: Feb 02, 2006 Posts: 422	O OnyaBirri Posted posted on Mon, Nov 26, 2007 5:01 PM I agree with all your points, and can imagine that big shows such as those you described may not even break even. One thing worth noting, though: The core area of support for an orchestra is its subscriber base. A well-managed orchestra can afford to put at least one adventurous program on its pops series in a season. If it doesn't scare away the subscribers but at the same time generates additional single ticket sales, it would likely be considered successful. And if the conductor and musicians dig it more than the ubiquitous "Stars and Stripes Forever" for the ten thousandth time, even better. Best of luck with your current and future projects! If I'm not mistaken, I think I saw you play in Robert Drasnin's group in 2005. [ Edited by: OnyaBirri 2007-11-26 17:02 ]

I agree with all your points, and can imagine that big shows such as those you described may not even break even.

One thing worth noting, though: The core area of support for an orchestra is its subscriber base. A well-managed orchestra can afford to put at least one adventurous program on its pops series in a season. If it doesn't scare away the subscribers but at the same time generates additional single ticket sales, it would likely be considered successful. And if the conductor and musicians dig it more than the ubiquitous "Stars and Stripes Forever" for the ten thousandth time, even better.

Best of luck with your current and future projects! If I'm not mistaken, I think I saw you play in Robert Drasnin's group in 2005.

[ Edited by: OnyaBirri 2007-11-26 17:02 ]

Post #346104 by OnyaBirri on Mon, Nov 26, 2007 5:01 PM