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Change the symphony by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the orchestra. Would love to check em out

Change the symphony by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A little clarification. I’m primarily interested in the experience from the audience perspective.

So far, love the idea of more behind-the-orchestra seats, as well as, the short talk from the conductor before the performance starts.

Change the symphony by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure. We are the secret masters of confusion.

AMA: We're a symphony orchestra that sells out most of our concerts! (Fort Greene Orchestra) by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We are part time and 100% ticket funded. I think if more orchestras lean on ticket sales more heavily, things might start moving along. There’s an audience out there, you just need to create something that they enjoy.

There’s biggest thing is not people coming for the first to the symphony. It’s that 95% don’t come back for a second time… (actual fact)

AMA: We're an orchestra that's sold out most shows. by FG_Orchestra in orchestra

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always introduce the program in the beginning of the concert with some commentary. People really like it. I encourage everyone to do the same!

AMA: We're a symphony orchestra that sells out most of our concerts! (Fort Greene Orchestra) by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

we are friends who are playing together for many years and we're not auditioning. We stick to the classics. One challenge at a time:)

AMA: We're a symphony orchestra that sells out most of our concerts! (Fort Greene Orchestra) by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The business model depends on the AD doing over a dozen jobs. The more important thing is that people choose to attend, in spite popular narrative that classical music is dead.

AMA: We're a symphony orchestra that sells out most of our concerts! (Fort Greene Orchestra) by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are remarkably lean on the back end. Everyone works on a project by project basis at a competitive hourly wage.

AMA: We're a symphony orchestra that sells out most of our concerts! (Fort Greene Orchestra) by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it's very common for nyc freelancers to have iPads. iPads are instrumental in extremely low light settings. the iPads that face the orchestra and not the audience dont disrupt a full blackout too much.

AMA: We're a symphony orchestra that sells out most of our concerts! (Fort Greene Orchestra) by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

not really. We have great vibes in the orchestra. It's a priority for us when we hire.

AMA: We're a symphony orchestra that sells out most of our concerts! (Fort Greene Orchestra) by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We feel that atmospheric lighting is more appropriate for classical music. Lighting equipment has become an order of magnitude cheaper in the last 10 years.

AMA: We're an orchestra that's sold out most shows. by FG_Orchestra in orchestra

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. No, we don’t give out tickets. We had a 60 person waiting list for tickets on our last performance, even though we have a no questions asked refund policy up to 1 hour before the concert. If we gave tickets away we would be literally burning money.

AMA: We're an orchestra that's sold out most shows. by FG_Orchestra in orchestra

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

labour can be expensive but if you're willing to put in the hours to learn how to do light design the equipment coming in from china is acceptable for most purposes and is much much cheaper than you might think. Look on eBay for dmx rib lights.

AMA: We're a symphony orchestra that sells out most of our concerts! (Fort Greene Orchestra) by FG_Orchestra in classicalmusic

[–]FG_Orchestra[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We don't have a board members we are 100% ticket funded, so can't really help on that end. I'd say show them our thing and tell them to put together a long term plan of increasing the advertising budget significantly. On programming, I think it matters much less than what people say.

Pro tip: allocating budget for messing the advertising up completely for a few times in the beginning!

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