I was asked to take part in a survey by the Dallas Symphony. Interesting set of questions, I've pasted some from the last survey they sent me below.
I couln't do it for all the questions since the format really didn't transform over from HTML to txt. Thought it would be of interest to some on this list. The questions that didn't get pasted here involved choices of time and cost for concert and a choice between hearing "an entire work or just selected pieces out of that work." If a concert is scheduled to begin at 8:00, when do you prefer that the orchestra begin playing? Exactly at 8:00 Five minutes after scheduled time -- 8:05 Doesn't matter How likely are you to attend a DSO-sponsored event in the lobby following a concert? For the post-concert event, DSO would provide the music, such as a trio playing jazz or blues. Dessert and cocktails would be available for you to purchase. Would you say you are... Extremely likely to attend Very likely to attend Somewhat likely to attend Not likely to attend Would not attend Do you attend... Pops concerts only Classical concerts only Both How important is each of the following to you regarding the performance of the conductor at a classical event? Not Important At All Very Important Uses energetic gestures and movements Gives information about the piece being played Interacts with audience periodically throughout How important is each of the following to you regarding the performance of a visiting artist at a classical event? Not Important At All Very Important Interacts with audience during performance Uses energetic gestures and movements Gives information about the piece being performed How important is each of the following to you regarding the performance of the musicians at a classical event? Not Important At All Very Important Are engaged with the music even when they are not playing Appear to enjoy what they are doing Are engaged with the music/seem energized Are attentive to the conductor If handheld screens were available to rent (like headphones), how likely would you be to rent one? The screens could be held or placed on the back of the seat in front of you and would show a close-up of the performers, the stage, or interesting facts about the pieces being performed. Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Would not rent one How would you feel if others around you were using a handheld screen? Would be distracting Would make me feel uncomfortable Wouldn't bother me at all Not sure How much would you expect to pay to rent a handheld screen? $5 $10 $15 Not sure Other entertainment events often have a multimedia/video screen to amplify the experience for attendees. If the DSO were to install multimedia/video screens to be used at a particular performance, showing, for example, interviews from backstage, close-ups of the musicians, etc., how much would this impact your desire to attend a Pops or Classical performance? Definitely..would not attend ..Probably.. would notattend Might or might not ....attend.... .. Probably..would attend .. Definitely..would attend Wouldn't make a .difference. Pops Classical Why do you say you would probably not attend a pops event if a multimedia/video screen was a component of the performance? Select all that apply. Not appropriate for the symphony in general Doesn't fit with specific event Distracts from the performance Just don't like Other (Please be specific) Generally, when you attend entertainment events in the evening, how do you feel when you leave the event? Select all that apply. Exhilarated Refreshed Relaxed Same as when I came Tired Bored Rushed to get home by a certain time Other (Please be specific) _______________________________________________ Horn mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/listinfo/horn
