“When James Salamanca joined the Portland Youth Philharmonic five years ago, he had no idea what music would mean to him today. A standout musician, he’s 19 now, and a U.S. Marine fighting in Iraq. But music, he says, helps keep him going.”
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Multitaskers Want Music, Not Video
“Consumers want music rather than movies while on the move, says a report. Produced by Jupiter Research the analysis of the portable media player market found only 13% of Europeans want to watch video while out and about. By contrast, almost a third are interested in listening to music on a portable player such as an iPod.”
Lyrics Illegal? Scotland Yard Investigates
“Detectives are investigating claims that lyrics penned by eight leading reggae artists incite violence against homosexuals and are therefore illegal. Lyrics by Beenie Man, Elephant Man and Bounty Killer are among those being scrutinised by Scotland Yard.”
Building Better Buzz Through Touring
“Tours like the San Francisco Symphony’s current two-week stint through Italy, Greece and Spain require large investments of money, time and operational resources, all for the sake of keeping the orchestra in the consciousness of the larger musical world.” The symphony’s executive director, Brent Assink, says touring isn’t just necessary. It’s fundamental.
And Now A Bedtime Story By My Favorite Celeb
Ed Koch, Madonna, John Gotti: Is there a celebrity who’s not writing a children’s book these days? The market is booming, but critics — including longtime children’s authors — point out that kids don’t care if a book was written by someone famous; what they want is a good story.