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Symphony Audience Development: Analysis of Organizational Culture in the Performing Arts

xii, 133 p. : ill. (some col.) A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / Symphony orchestras operate with complex internal structures and dynamics. The
connection between a symphony orchestra's organizational culture and artistic
programming is undocumented in current performing arts management scholarship. This
thesis hypothesizes that symphonies can enhance audience development when utilizing
all members ofthe organization in making artistic programming decisions - including the
staff, board, and the musicians. This research presents an in-depth case study which
investigates the organizational culture and programming decision-making processes of
the Eugene Symphony in Eugene, OR. The analysis demonstrates how the symphony's
organizational culture affects artistic programming and subsequent audience
development. This study illustrates how inherent tension within performing arts
institutions can be mitigated through strong management strategies and techniques.
The final chapter discusses implications and recommendations for future symphony
orchestra leaders. / Committee in Charge:
Dr. Patricia M. Dewey, Chair;
Dr. Douglas Emerson Blandy;
Dr. Harry Edward Price

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:uoregon.edu/oai:scholarsbank.uoregon.edu:1794/9901
Date06 1900
CreatorsGore, Erin E., 1982-
PublisherUniversity of Oregon
Source SetsUniversity of Oregon
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
RelationUniversity of Oregon theses, Arts and Administration Program, M.S., 2009;

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