Klarinet Archive - Posting 000139.txt from 2012/01

From: Tim Roberts <timr@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] community bands
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:30:41 -0500

John Brophy wroteL klarinet-request@-----.com wrote:
> One aspect that hasn't been covered is insurance: public liability
> insurance can be costly, and voluntary donations rather then entrance fee
> is one way out it.

Our commercial general liability policy runs about $500 a year. It's
our third or fourth largest expense each year.

> Normally, copyright fees are not a problem when
> performance is not for profit, but these matters tend to vary with the
> state/juriesdiction.

And the phase of the moon. This is an extremely sticky area. "Not for
profit" is not necessarily a sufficient disclaimer.

> At the risk of seeming irrelevant, can I ask how many bands have a youth
> section, or ways of encouraging young players?

We do not have an age limit, although we insist on the ability to read
music and play in tune. We have had many very talented middle school
players over the years, several of whom are now school music teachers in
the area. We also offer small scholarships to members or children of
members who are graduating seniors and who express the intent to
continue their interest in music.

If you are involved in a community group and you are not already
subscribed to the Community-Music mailing list, I strongly encourage you
to do so. That list regularly discusses topics exactly like this. It
is a valuable resource:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/c-m/

--
Tim Roberts, timr@-----.com
Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.

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