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Mike Boehm, of The Los Angeles Times, reports that Gustavo Dudamel — the Philharmonic's music director, Musician of the Year for 2013 according to Musical America, and visitor to Berkeley last week — received just under $1 million in salary and benefits for 2010, his first full year on the job.

West Edge Opera is looking for a part-time executive director "to help build a program of exciting opera and service to the community. You will have opportunities to play an important role in fundraising and to help us strengthen all staff positions as the company grows." Good luck!

SFCV published a roundup of holiday concerts last week, which includes a family friendly section. But there are so many out there, that we thought we’d give you a few more options across the Bay Area.

My SFCV feature

The Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, through the League of American Orchestras, has given 22 grants to American orchestras, rewarding their "response to community needs through educational, health and wellness, social service, and neighborhood residency programs."

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