The Simple and the Complex Complex Adaptive Systems: Overview Cultural DNA A General View of CAS What Might a Music CAS Look Like? Relevance Papers in this Series Author References The Simple and the Complex Chapter 1 of Murray Gell-Mann’s
Introduction The Main Honours System More Than Four Years of Honours Statistics Method The Lists Trends 2012-16 Author References Introduction The Music Trust lists recipients in this category of the Knowledge Base (starting with the Australia Day Honours on 26
About the Scenarios Steps in the Process Capturing the Uncertainties Economic Growth Prospects in 2015 Four Scenario Stories Culture Reigns Rugged Individualism Vested Interests Prevail Sliding Inexorably Significance for Music Sector Scenarios Articles in This Series Author References About the
The Scenario Model Sources Australian scenarios Other Scenarios Global Risks 2014 Articles in This Series Author References The Scenario Model The approach to understanding the future of music in Australia is described in general terms in How to Explore the
STUDY ON MUSICAL DIVERSITY In November 2006, the International Music Council released to the general public its report on “THE PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF MUSICAL DIVERSITY”, a study carried out for UNESCO. Principal Investigator: Richard Letts. We express our thanks
How Deep Do We Dig? Terminology The Problem with “Ultimate” Examples Conclusion Scenario Papers to Date Author References How Deep Do We Dig? Scanario-planning implies change — planning for the best way the future can be influenced to provide the
Introduction Home Address Relative to Population Data When Were the Ensembles Formed Where Are Concerts Performed? Author References Introduction The statistics were derived from the lists in Australian Classical Chamber Music Ensembles and are updated on an occasional basis. Home
Intro American and Australian Anxieties NAPLAN – a disruptive and expensive scheme Need to Change Author References Intro Barely a month after we concluded a major critical review of the annual Australian NAPLAN tests of children’s literary and numeracy, President
Introduction Summary of NAPLAN Approach Key Results from the National Assessment Top Band as an Indicator of Excellence Flat Annual Trends Cost of Annual Survey Our Own Critique to This Point Other Comments Role of Music and Other Arts Hopes
__NOTOC__ By Andrew Byrne in New York BRAVE NEW WORLD (SYMPHONY) This weekend the New York Philharmonic launched a new initiative called NY Phil Biennial, described in marketing materials as “a kaleidoscopic exploration of today’s music by more than 50
__NOTOC__ Introduction Melbourne-born musician Andrew Byrne has lived in New York for more than two decades. As a composer and an arts programmer at Carnegie Hall, he has a unique perspective on the arts scene in the city. Beginning today,
Guest Blog, The Music Trust, 6 March 2014 Mal Hewitt tells his story about transforming a large underprivileged high school in southwestern Sydney. Starting with a campaign to acquire musical instruments, it developed a great musical culture with its own
Submission by the Music Trust This submission concerning issues in teacher education was made on June 13, 2014 in the form prescribed by the Advisory Group set up by the Federal Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne. Its focus is on
A Missing Dimension This Paper America and China Changing Patterns of Dominance World Trade and Finance Have Grown Precipitously The Global Monetary System is a Perennial Headache Soft Power An Index of Soft Power Transformational and Transactional Leadership Top Universities
Introduction Arts and Culture have Lost Share in the US Arts and Cultural Industries, and Music Content Further Study Needed Author References Introduction The United States National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in association with the Bureau of Economic Analysis
World Forum on Music and Censorship Main Findings 2011-14 Supplementary Findings References World Forum on Music and Censorship The World Forum on Music and Censorship, (Freemuse for short), is an independent international membership organisation advocating and defending freedom of expression
Introduction The 2013 Survey Specialist Subjects, Primary Specialist Subjects, Secondary Future Changes in Teaching Requirements Appendix: 2013 Survey Author References Introduction The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is an independent non-profit agency which creates and promotes research-based knowledge, products
Starting Point: 2015 Music Sector Scenarios 2015-2035 Best Case: Culture Reigns Guidance from Best Case Other Scenarios Rugged Individualism Vested Interests Prevail Sliding Inexorably Articles in This Series Author References Starting Point: 2015 The starting point had to be defined
Introduction Better Growth, Better Climate Greening Asia The New American University Articles in This Series Author References Introduction While writing the scenario stories for A First Set of Music Sector Scenarios, we became aware of some recently reported large trends
Introduction Summary of Artist Characteristics Details Countries Represented Additions to the List Final Words Author References Introduction Dick Letts’s list of high-level Australian classical music artists enjoying international success (Australian Classical Musicians Successful Abroad at a High Level) is a
