SD and music

[Yaman Barlas]

A related (side) note: I hear about the conductor of Boston Philharmonic
(Benjamin Zander) giving "management" seminars based on the notion of
"orchestra management". I wonder if there is some potential here for sd and
st?
Yaman Barlas
From: Yaman Barlas <ybarlas@boun.edu.tr>

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[Robert Gregson]

Dr John Geake of Melbourne University and I have a joint paper now
in press on that topic.
Emer. Prof. Robert A.. M. Gregson
Australian National University

From: Robert Gregson <ramg@macquarie.matra.com.au>
[Please contact Professor Gregson directly for more information.]

["Bernhard Kerres"]

Yes, I have done that rather extensively although in the classical music
field. You will find my latest article on orchestras in Harmony, the Forum
of the Symphony Orchestra Institute (http://www.soi.org).

Regards,
Bernhard
From: "Bernhard Kerres" <Bernhard@kerres.com>

[Rolfe Stanley]

Does anyone use or know of the application of systems dynamic analysis to
the discipline of music?

Rolfe Stanley
From: Rolfe Stanley <rstanley@together.net>
Stanley Computer Center
Fletcher Extension

["Bernhard Kerres"]

Hi,

there seems to be a wrong link on the web site of the Symphony Orchestra
Institute. The details of the article on an SD approach to orchestras are:

Author: Bernhard H. Kerres
Title: Orchestras in a Complex World
Year: 1999
Journal: Harmony - Forum of the Symphony Orchestra Institute
Issue: Number 8, April 1999
Pages: 44 to 58
ISSN: 1083-9836
Key Words: Environment of Orchestral Institutions, Conceptual Map, Success
Parameters, Brand, Attracting Talent, Fundraising, Recording, Touring,
Outreach, Education
Abstract: The author begins with a description of the generic environment in
which orchestra institutions operate, and identifies five external forces
that especially affect that environment. He then builds a conceptual map to
represent ways in which an orchestra organisations main activities
interrelate with one another, and with the operating environment.
Suggesting that the parameters for measuring "success" are both artistic and
financial, the author presents an initial map that starts with the success
of performances. He ten moves to a discussion of the importance of brand
recognition, adding this factor to the map, and demonstrating feedback
circles - loops of issues which reinforce one another, either positively or
negatively.
Further additions to the map include attracting musicians; success with
fundraising; recording and touring; and outreach and education. Each
addition is accompanied by an explanation of why that activity was selected.
The complete map presented towards the end of the essay gives the reader an
overall, graphic representation of the complexity of a symphony orchestra
organisation viewed as a "system".

You also can contact the SOI at :

symphonyoi@worldnet.att.net
http://www.soi.org

Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Regards,
Bernhard Kerres
From: "Bernhard Kerres" <Bernhard@kerres.com>