Diversity and diversification are the major keys.
Upfront performance relies on backstage business savvy and support.
Carol Lee Iott coordinates rehearsal and performance schedules as personnel manager for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Supervising a worldwide staff, Roadcap says the recording industry keeps him young. And coming up are college seniors Michelle Collopy and Tim Mathews, both interning at the House of Blues, a Chicago nightclub. Collopy, majoring in music business, distributes posters and flyers for coming performances at the club. She eventually wants to produce outdoor music festivals.