The New World Symphony (NWS) implemented the use of Internet2 in 2000, and it was recently highlighted at the end of January during a symposium held at the Lincoln Theater in South Beach, FL. Internet2 is similar in function to technology like Skype, providing live audio and visual screening over distances, but it is much faster therefore giving it clearer audio quality that is useful for artists trying to perform live over the Internet. NWS has been using this technology to allow for distance learning among its musicians and conductors, including giving lessons, masterclasses, and holding auditions. It has become a very successful that other arts institutions have begun to use as well. In addition, if you look on the NWS website, you will see that using Internet2 to connect with artists has become part of the orchestra's statement of purpose.
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2010/02/silicon_beach_new_world_sympho.php
http://www.nws.edu/AboutMission.asp
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
There's An App for That!
I found this article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy about non profits creating iPhone apps for their organizations. Theaters, aquariums, and civic groups have built apps that range in features such as updates on events to blowing out "virtual candles" through the American Cancer Society.
The problem some non profits face in creating iPhone apps is the cost. The cost to develop an app can run about $12,000, and some groups have been able to get those services donated. Some tech firms are beginning to design applications that can be sold to groups by subscription and customized for each organization.
Reaching out to iPhone users is attractive to many non profits because statistically, iPhone users tend to have high levels of education and high income levels, the type of profile many organizations look for in potential donors.
I thought this article was very interesting, to see how the "app craze" is becoming a useful tool in the non profit world for communication and engaging their stakeholders in what the organization does.
http://philanthropy.com/article/For-MoreMore-Charities/64271/
The problem some non profits face in creating iPhone apps is the cost. The cost to develop an app can run about $12,000, and some groups have been able to get those services donated. Some tech firms are beginning to design applications that can be sold to groups by subscription and customized for each organization.
Reaching out to iPhone users is attractive to many non profits because statistically, iPhone users tend to have high levels of education and high income levels, the type of profile many organizations look for in potential donors.
I thought this article was very interesting, to see how the "app craze" is becoming a useful tool in the non profit world for communication and engaging their stakeholders in what the organization does.
http://philanthropy.com/article/For-MoreMore-Charities/64271/
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