Thinking outside the box for community outreach

I happened upon this recent New York Times article while perusing Joe Pisano’s always excellent music education & technology blog MusTech.net. It’s about imaginative ways in which orchestras and opera companies are engaging young people and...

Top books about Chicago

This time of year, it’s easy to forget that there’s anything I like about living in Chicago. I mean, I love scraping off my car and bundling up to my ears as I race from home to auto to work with as little exposure to the pulverizing effects of...

Register now for the 2-7-10 Chicago Bass Festival

Registration fees will be kicking up from $60 to $75 halfway through January for the Chicago Bass Festival, so be sure to register now for this great event. What does your $60 (or $75 if you’re reading this in late January) get you? Here’s a list: Check...