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Meeting Audiences Where They Are

How does distance from a performing arts venue affect whether someone will attend a live concert? A report from the Wallace Foundation offers insights on what might break the distance barrier and encourage potential attendees to travel from further away.

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Jan 30, 2026

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Scoring History

The composers and musicians who bring Ken Burns’s documentaries to life describe an inventive creative process that integrates music and history from the ground up.

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Jan 23, 2026

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A Musical Tribute to America at 250

Joel Levine, Founder and Music Director Emeritus of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic

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Jan 16, 2026

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The Sustainable Bow

New policies for pernambuco, the wood used in string-instrument bows, will support conservation and music-making. Next steps will require the full attention of musicians and action by the wider music community.

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Jan 09, 2026

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Social Support Systems

When the federal government shut down this fall and government employees faced tough times, multiple orchestras stepped forward by offering free or reduced-price tickets to federal employees and others.

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Dec 23, 2025

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Exploring Automation in Classical Concert Video

A look at how automation is changing the way classical performances are captured on video.

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