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Programming Pops Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_elLZJK1tsw

Amanda Tozzi, Director of Popular Programming from the Houston Symphony, discusses her position and certain aspects of her job. She explains that she works with nonclassical artistic matters and is in charge of booking and contracting artists for the pop series at the Houston Symphony. She also describes the American Expressions series that features popular contemporary music.

Challenges for an Orchestra Manager
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKJNcDJpuR4

Matthew VanBesien is the Executive Director/CEO of the Houston Symphony. He tells about the challenges faced by an orchestra manager.