Klarinet Archive - Posting 000105.txt from 2012/01

From: Jhzkr@-----.com
Subj: [kl] community bands
Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:47:10 -0500

Many of you play in community bands so I've a few questions for you. If
the band is giving a free concert, is there a good reason why a container
labeled "donations may be made here" should not on the table where the band's
CDs are being sold in the lobby of an auditorium? The directors seem to
feel that you shouldn't ask for donations if you've advertised the concert
is free. Also, how are your bands handling the current financial crunch?
We've lost a few well paying jobs because some organizations have
discontinued events. We do not want to raise rates, but need to replace that income.
Also, many of us do not want to change the venue for our two major
concerts of the year, even though it's a large expense, because any location we
change it to would cut our 1,000 plus attendance in more than half. I'm
looking for ideas, so any one's response/ideas, pro or amateur, are welcome.

"Recently elected board member of a community band"

Judy Christie

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