From its beginnings in the early 19th century at the site where "art triumphed over nature;" when the Erie Canals Flight of Five locks was one of the wonders of the world; Lockport burst almost overnight into a thriving community that eventually outgrew the canal that gave it life. After many years of challenge and change; the city now looks to its glorious past to ensure its future.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Must readBy Lucas DlA must read for everyone involved in touring and booking performing arts productions. It has lots of good advice. Excellent.26 of 26 people found the following review helpful. A terrific resource for the touring classical musicianBy Gwyn RobertsThis is the only book Ive found that addresses the questions of management. booking. publicity. contract negotiation. budgeting. and market trends for those of us working in classical music. Its extremely helpful. clearly written. and comprehensive. What a relief to get answers to these questions without having to wade through lots of irrelevent stuff about club dates and laser light shows! For once. the tone is right. the resources cited are appropriate. and the timetables are tailored to the classical music marketplace. The author. a former dancer. spends quite a lot of her time addressing the concerns of touring dance companies. but theres plenty of information for chamber musicians. theater companies. touring recitalists. and instrumental and vocal soloists seeking engagements with orchestras or opera companies. Now. if there were only a book like this that focused entirely on the details of creating promotional materials...30 of 31 people found the following review helpful. Dont mistake this for a commercial music biz book.By Bill HibblerIf youre handling tours for theater groups. dance troupes. folk singers doing the NACA circuit or classical musicians youll find everything you need in this book.If youre in a band playing clubs this isnt the book for you. Dont expect to find any advice on dealing with club owners or doing in-stores here. Ive seen local rock bands buy this book thinking that it was going to give them tips for doing a club tour because they misunderstood the term Performing Arts.I would. however. recommend the book to anyone thats interested in becoming a tour manager for bands or is just getting started as one. Theres some very useful information that you can adapt to the commercial music biz.
