Klarinet Archive - Posting 000107.txt from 2012/01

From: "Keith Bowen" <keith.bowen@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] community bands
Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:05:45 -0500

I run community music ensemb;es, and believe it is definitely OK - even if
you ARE charging!

Keith

-----Original Message-----
From: Jhzkr@-----.com]
Sent: 22 January 2012 17:47
To: klarinet@-----.com
Subject: [kl] community bands

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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