Evolve or Die
This article discusses the arts scene in Cincinnati and the way in which classical musicians are effectively appealing to newer, younger audiences and potentially saving themselves from disaster. Focusing on new "young people's boards," performances in bars, and social events, the article pinpoints groups creating new audiences and attracting young people just out of college.
I chose this article because several of the groups featured are ones I have enjoyed. As a young Cincinnatian, it is great to see how involved people are in the arts and how all of us take pride in our arts scene. KellyAnn Nelson, the director of YPCC, one of the groups discussed in the article, is a good friend of my family, and I am always happy to see praise for the great work she is doing. While Cincinnati is not known for its arts the way Chicago or New York is, the art scene there is second only to these big cities, and perhaps the way it is appealing to young people will expand this art scene even more.
For discussion: Which "chapter" did you find most interesting/useful to you as a performer? Is there anything that works well that surprised you?
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