Steven Brosvik currently serves as General Manager of the Houston Symphony. Prior to this post, he served as Vice President and General Manager of the Baltimore Symphony and as Executive Director of the San Antonio Symphony.
Steven Brosvik from the Houston Symphony talks about his background and how he got into the world of arts administration. He explains how he started as a musician and once in college became a music business major. Also in this segment, Mr. Brosvik discusses his work at the San Antonio Symphony.
Steven Brosvik from the Houston Symphony discusses the duties of a General Manager. He explains that he works with different operations such as lighting, sound, placement of the orchestra on stage, and also with artists and soloists.
Steven Brosvik from the Houston Symphony discusses how they hold symphony auditions. He explains that a committee is set up to listen to the auditions. He gives advice to musicians to be as prepared as possible in order to feel more relaxed in the audition. He also gives advice about having an honest, clear resume.
Steven Brosvik from the Houston Symphony discusses innovation at the Houston Symphony. He gives examples of innovation at the Houston Symphony such as video screens in the concert hall and developing the American Expressions Series which has brought in new concert goers.
