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The Importance of Inspection – Support for the ANSI Standard
February 25, 2014The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) published standard (ANSI E1.6-1 – 2012, available from PLASA here for free) for Entertainment Technology: Powered Hoist Systems, […]
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What if Classical Music had Winter Olympics?
February 18, 2014In the opening ceremonies at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russian music was featured prominently, by composers including Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Borodin. Host […]
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Choir’s “Alien” Feeling Aids Concert-Hall Design
February 11, 2014In Anechoic Space, No One Can Hear You Sing. An eighty-voice college choir was closed inside an anechoic research chamber, a space designed and […]
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Super Bowl Replays: 1) Practicing National Anthem; 2) Denver’s Closer Loss
February 4, 2014Proper Practice Makes Perfect. In our opinion, Renée Fleming’s memorable national anthem performance at Super Bowl XLVIII struck a fine balance between straight-laced and […]
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Acoustical Shells 101: Veneer’s Beauty is Skin Deep
January 21, 2014From an occasional series… For an audience, attending a symphony concert blends auditory and visual stimuli. From the lobby’s décor to the performers’ attire, […]
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Engineering & Delivering Safety + Heart-Warming Snow Rescue
January 14, 2014As companies, Wenger and J.R. Clancy both take pride in the safety of their products in the field and employee safety within their manufacturing […]
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Reinvigorating Live Theatre Attendance: A Home-Grown Idea
January 7, 2014In a recent article, “How Theaters Can Combat the Stay-at-Home Mindset” The Wall Street Journal’s drama critic, Terry Teachout, reviews the status of live […]
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Q&A Spotlight: A Musician’s Resolutions for 2014
December 31, 2013Interview with Benjamin D. Wagner, professional musician. Your Performance Partners: Any artistic resolutions for 2014? Wagner: As a player, it boils down to always […]
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A Star is Born: Custom Beacon Shines Atop One World Trade Center
October 22, 2013Often described as one of the world’s biggest stages, New York City recently got another star. This one crowns a patriotic building being erected […]