YouTube Symphony winners announced

Still following YouTube Symphony? Check out the winners here...


What do you think about this process? Are there applications for other organizations? Can Carnegie sustain the enthusiasm- and continue this program? or was this a one time deal?

Henry may be onto something

The Henry Art Gallery, a part of the pristine University of Washington campus has (as deduced from my not-so-scientific research) utilized the Internets in some pretty impressive ways, my most recent indulgence is Henry on YouTube, they have some ok videos and some pretty cool ones, and most importantly they are keeping it up to date. Check out the whole site here. Keep it up Henry!

Google innovates classical music, mashup to come

Google had a brilliant idea, create an online symphony tryout to engage professional and amateur musicians and create a truly international symphony. This may benefit Carnegie quite a bit, who will be hosting all of the chosen performers (chosen by audiences on YouTube) but the opportunities for symphonies all over the world abound- because suddenly they have an opportunity to connect, jump on the bandwagon and get online!



Perhaps my favorite aspect of this project is it came from the outside- from outside the organization, from outside the nonprofit/arts sector and from fans who could do something. And this is for people who are not season ticket holders, not professionally trained, it blows the stuffiness of classic arts performance out of the water. I cannot wait to see the mashup and what is to come, perhaps the Opera is next?