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In order to cope with the decreasing availability of symphony jobs and collegiate faculty positions, many musicians are starting to pursue less traditional career paths. Also, to combat declining audiences, musicians are exploring ways to cultivate new and enthusiastic listeners through relevant and engaging performances. Due to these challenges, many community-based chamber music ensembles have been formed throughout the United States. These groups not only focus on performing classical music, but serve the needs of their communities as well. The problem, however, is that many musicians have not learned the business skills necessary to create these career opportunities. In this document I discuss the steps ensembles must take to develop sustainable careers. I first analyze how groups build a strong foundation through getting to know their communities and creating core values. I then discuss branding and marketing so ensembles can develop a public image and learn how to publicize themselves. This is followed by an investigation of how ensembles make and organize their money. I then examine the ways groups ensure long-lasting relationships with their communities and within the ensemble. I end by presenting three case studies of professional ensembles to show how groups create and maintain successful careers. Ensembles must develop entrepreneurship skills in addition to cultivating their artistry. These business concepts are crucial to the longevity of chamber groups. Through interviews of successful ensemble members and my own personal experiences in the Tetra String Quartet, I provide a guide for musicians to use when creating a community-based ensemble.
ContributorsDalbey, Jenna (Author) / Landschoot, Thomas (Thesis advisor) / McLin, Katherine (Committee member) / Ryan, Russell (Committee member) / Solis, Theodore (Committee member) / Spring, Robert (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2013
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There is a documented gap between research-based recommendations produced by university-based scholars in the field of education in the United States and the evidence that U.S. politicians' use when deciding which educational policies to implement or amend. This is a problem because university-based education scholars produce vast quantities of research each year, some of which could, and more importantly should, be useful to politicians in their decision-making processes and yet, politicians continue to make policy decisions about education without the benefit of much of the knowledge that has been gained through scholarly research. I refer to the small fraction of university-based education scholars who are demonstrably successful at getting scholarly research into the hands of politicians to be used for decision-making purposes as "university-based bipartisan scholarship brokers". They are distinct from other university-based education scholars in that they engage with politicians from both political parties around research and, as such, are able to use scholarly research to influence the education policymaking process. The problem that this dissertation addresses is the lack of use, by U.S. politicians, of scholarly research produced by United States university-based education scholars as input in education policy decisions. The way in which this problem is explored is through studying university-based bipartisan scholarship brokers. I focused on three areas for exploration: the methods university-based bipartisan scholarship brokers use to successfully get U.S. politicians to consider scholarly research as an input in their decision-making processes around education policy, how these scholars are different than the majority of university-based education policy scholars, and how they conceive of the education policy-setting agenda. What I uncovered in this dissertation is that university-based bipartisan scholarship brokers are a complete sub-group of university-based education scholars. They work above the rigorous promotion and tenure requirements of their home universities in order to use scholarly research to help serve the research needs of politicians. Their engagement is distinct among university-based education scholars and through this dissertation their perspective is presented in participants' own authentic language.
ContributorsAckman, Emily Rydel (Author) / Garcia, David R. (Thesis advisor) / Powers, Jeanne (Committee member) / Fischman, Gustavo E (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2013
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The reed quintet is an intriguing and innovative chamber ensemble that offers adistinctive soundscape to the genre of chamber music. Through significant efforts to
legitimize the ensemble, the reed quintet now exists as a viable option for chamber
musicians. However, a significant challenge remains in the limited accessibility of
repertoire suitable for developing musicians interested in reed quintets. REED
REVOLUTION: A Fundamental Approach to Reed Quintet represents a comprehensive
solution, offering aspiring student chamber musicians the essential pedagogical tools and
materials needed to excel in a reed quintet setting.
This method book encompasses a wide array of strategies aimed at fostering a
functional and collaborative ensemble, establishing foundational chamber music skills,
and introducing five original compositions commissioned specifically for this project.
With REED REVOLUTION, student reed quintets can begin their chamber music journey
equipped with tools to become a successful ensemble prepared to explore the existing
reed quintet repertoire. Additionally, the method book includes a collection of online
resources and recordings, performed by the Arcane Reed Quintet, produced by Dr.
Joshua Gardner, and recorded by Jin Studios, LLC. These resources include reference
recordings and practice tracks for each instrument and the ensemble, serving as
invaluable aids in the learning process.
ContributorsMacDonald, Benjamin Xavier (Author) / Creviston, Christopher (Thesis advisor) / Gardner, Joshua (Committee member) / Shea, Nicholas (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
ContributorsDoan, Jerry (Performer) / Swaim, Daniel (Performer) / Pendleton, Mary (Performer) / Barroll-Aschaffenburg, Rayna (Performer) / Cosand, Walter, 1950- (Performer) / Hoffer, Warren (Performer) / Stalzer, Frank (Performer) / Koonce, Frank (Performer) / Metz, John (Performer) / Hoover, Eric (Performer) / McLeod, Lois (Performer) / Debenport, Sylvia (Narrator) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1987-10-06
ContributorsStocker, David, 1939- (Performer) / Hoffer, Warren (Performer) / May, Judy (Performer) / Metz, John (Performer) / Kliewer-Britton, Darleen (Performer) / Britton, David (Performer) / Hoover, Eric (Performer) / Hanusofski, Steven (Performer) / Wytko, Joseph (Performer) / Smith, J. B., 1957- (Performer) / Lockwood, Ralph (Performer) / Strange, Richard E. (Richard Eugene) (Performer) / Wind Ensemble (Performer) / University Choir (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1988-02-23
ContributorsMetz, John (Performer) / Musica Dolce (Performer) / Phoenix Chamber Singers (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1992-12-05
ContributorsMetz, John (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1995-04-30
ContributorsLockwood, Ralph (Performer) / Schulz, Paul (Performer) / Smith, J. B., 1957- (Performer) / Hoffer, Warren (Performer) / McLeod, Lois (Performer) / Hoover, Eric (Performer) / Metz, John (Performer) / Ung, Susan (Performer) / May, Judy (Performer) / Magers, William (Performer) / Meyer, Janice (Performer) / Wytko, Joseph (Performer) / Hickman, Miriam, 1955- (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1988-02-29
ContributorsLockwood, Ralph (Performer) / May, Judy (Performer) / Kliewer-Britton, Darleen (Performer) / Hoffer, Warren (Performer) / McLeod, Lois (Performer) / Pendleton, Mary (Performer) / Metz, John (Performer) / Skoldberg, Phyllis (Performer) / Swaim, Daniel (Performer) / Tillack, Darlene (Performer) / Phillips, Pamelia (Performer) / Pranno, Arthur (Performer) / Haney, Denice (Performer) / Silliman, Thomas (Performer) / Schulz, Paul (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1988-04-17
ContributorsHoffer, Warren (Performer) / Bailey, Barbara (Performer) / Green, Janet (Performer) / Metz, John (Performer) / Tillack, Darlene (Performer) / Musica Dolce (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created1994-11-06