Cash-strapped state governments have slashed funding for theaters, museums and performance groups by nearly one quarter, while federal spending on the arts has edged up slightly.

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-arts-funding,0,2769139.story?coll=sns-ap-nation-headlines

Anyone surprised by this? I am not. Read the article on the Baltimore Symphony on my auditions homepage. Some organizations aren't sitting still and are being proactive.

Carina

You should then read the "Classical Music: Killed by the State" posted on the my auditions home page. it's a blog and a personal opinion and very bleek indeed.

Cheryl

Ouch, that is harsh! it does address the symptoms but does he address the cure. many are reaching out and exploring new marketing venues to broaden the appeal. even Pavarotti just put out a crossover CD. guess the Andrea Bocelli model works and he looks to cash in now that he is retiring from performing opera.

Harry
San Francisco, CA

remind me again why i am in school trying to get an education in music?

Larry Morrison