Music Blogs

Drew McManus writes a very focused column offering advice on managing symphony orchestras

What's it like to be the general director of the Chicago Opera Theater? Read Brian Dickie's blog to find out.  Brian gives revealing blow by blow accounts of what it takes to mount opera productions in Chicago.

An arts manager muses on practical issues of marketing and PR.

Jason Heath writes about the life of a freelance bassist in the Chicago area, giving us a bit of the lighter side of serious music.

NY-based PR professional Amanda Ameer writes about marketing classical music endeavors.  She offers critiques of marketing campaigns, advice and interviews with some of the leaders in the realm of classical music PR.

Molly Sheridan writes about American culture through the lens of great performances.  The range of posts is wide, but always rooted in classical music performance and culture.

Get the latest on new releases from classical music label Naxos, as well as discussion about the state of the classical music industry.

Holly Mulcahy writes about her experiences as a freelance violinist in the Chicago area.  Her roughly monthly missives offer a peak behind the curtain at life in the classical music world.

Violinist Frank Almond writes about his professional experiences, including but not limited to his role as concert master at the Milwaukee Symphony.

The former president of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association talks about the challenges and opportunities that face symphonies today.