Sam Pawlett wrote:

>Symphonies are not corporations nor should they be.

I don't want to get into a battle of semantics.  Many symphony orchestras
gross many millions of dollars, expend a like amount, provide jobs for
hundreds of individuals, etc.  If you don't want to call that a business,
at least recognize the numerous aspects of the symphony orchestra that are
economically based and determined.

A major difference between a "typical" business and a symphony orchestra
concerns their respective primary goals.  The goal of the typical business
is to make money - the orchestra's goal is to make musicplease allow my
simplication).  But, good business practices can go a long way toward
insuring that music will be made for many years to come.  Good business
practices are good for the orchestra, audience members, and anyone else
connected with the process.

Don