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After Monetization: The New Recording Landscape for Artists

Description: This case study examines some perspectives on the recording industry, particularly as it relates to musicians navigating the new landscape heavily impacted by digital service providers. The study begins with an investigation of digital streaming models and continues by surveying traditional record labels in light of advancements in the digital realm. The reader then encounters the company ArtistShare, which offers recording artists a chance to cultivate relationships with a close circle of patr… more
Date: 2017
Creator: Anderson, Michael Alan, 1975-
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At the Core: Contract Negotiations at the Hartford Symphony Orchestra

Description: This case profiles the Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO), which serves residents in the state of Connecticut and southern Massachusetts and represents one of the largest orchestras in New England. Several unique elements of its organizational structure are revealed, before focusing on a set of contract negotiations that hinge on its “core” of 33 members.
Date: 2016
Creator: Anderson, Michael Alan, 1975-
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My House is Your House: Groupmuse’s Revival of Chamber Music

Description: Groupmuse provides musical events for young audiences in intimate listening environments. Prompted by an external study of the organization, the group’s CEO is considering rolling out Groupmuse into the Los Angeles market. Without contacts and staff in Los Angeles however, the CEO is concerned that expansion into this market would mean losing a grip on the tightly managed nature of Groupmuse. This case explores the philosophy behind Groupmuse and the rationale to expand into new markets.
Date: 2017
Creator: Anderson, Michael Alan, 1975-
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No Place Like Home: The Industry at a Crossroads

Description: The case study details the early success of The Industry, free from the shackles of a permanent space, and unfolds the three-year strategic plan to guide the enterprise. Amid plans for continued operations, the executive director of The Industry is presented with the opportunity to hold a residency at a new museum in Los Angeles, one very much in line with the opera company’s contemporary cachet. This study outlines the prospects of the proposed museum residency, but questions at the board leve… more
Date: 2017
Creator: Anderson, Michael Alan, 1975-
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Taking up residence with Eighth Blackbird

Description: This case study profiles a pair of contrasting artist residency agreements in the portfolio of a single musical arts organization—the contemporary chamber music sextet Eighth Blackbird. It examines the nature and outcomes of the residencies and assess the merits of the organization’s arrangements with their hosts.
Date: 2016
Creator: Anderson, Michael Alan, 1975-
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Getting on Board with National Sawdust

Description: This case study examines the inner-workings of the board of directors of National Sawdust, a contemporary music venue, during the organization’s infancy. In August 2016, the board determined that one of its chief priorities for the year ahead was expanding its membership from 18 to 25 directors. The study reveals expectations of National Sawdust’s board members and issues around recruitment and accountability.
Date: 2017
Creator: Koerner, Blaire, 1990-
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Musical Chairs: Rostering Break of Reality

Description: This case examines the rostering system developed by Break of Reality, a cross-genre chamber quartet. The group’s two co-founders are core members of the organization while the other two seats rotate among seven independent contractors. The advantages and drawbacks of Break of Reality’s roster system form the substance of the case.
Date: 2017
Creator: Koerner, Blaire, 1990-
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Expanding Musical Explorers at Carnegie Hall

Description: As the education arm of Carnegie Hall, the Weill Music Institute (WMI) offers a diverse portfolio of music education and social impact programs. The WMI team is planning to expand a New York City-based education program, Musical Explorers, which serves students in grades K-2. While Musical Explorers could be scaled using a similar formula to Link Up, the program involves local artists and other considerations that set it apart from its sister program at WMI. After examining the structure of th… more
Date: 2017
Creator: Laprade, Eric, 1986-
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