“Few will argue about the quality of the performances at this summer’s Grand Teton Music Festival,” writes Richard Anderson in Wednesday’s (9/11) Jackson Hole News and Guide (Wyoming). “The festival enjoyed audience growth, record attendance and sold-out houses this year—again. Andrew Palmer Todd, president and CEO of the home-grown festival, reported 4% growth during the 58th season. That modest gain brings total growth since 2014 to an impressive 60%…. ‘Audience attendance per series is up across the board,’ said Todd. That is to say, all concerts—GTMF Presents, Festival Orchestra nights and the new Haberfeld Chamber Music series—enjoyed a share of the larger audiences…. Its earlier Saturday start time continues to be popular. Ticket data also show even growth across the three groups of attendees: residents, summer visitors and those from the larger region…. ‘I think there’s a broader recognition in the community of the quality of what we offer with the Fest Orchestra and across the board,’ Todd said…. He also credited the nonprofit’s multi-year marketing plan aimed at both local supporters and summer visitors. ‘I think that’s paying dividends.’ Finally, there’s the obvious key to success: programming.”
Posted September 12, 2019
