#160: PRISM Quartet - Matthew Levy & Zach Shemon (Music) (pt. 1 of 2)

This week and next we release our interview with PRISM Quartet founding member Matt Levy, and member Zach Shemon.  They'll share their audition process, their many revenue streams, how they started their non-profit, their approach to audience development, and how they've handled challenges they've faced.  Those interested in creating a non-profit and learning how one of America's foremost chamber ensembles operates will not want to miss this interview.   

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Listen on Spotify

Listen on Google Podcasts

Listen on Podcast Addict

View all directories

Show Notes:

PRISM Quartet
https://www.prismquartet.com

Matthew Levy
https://www.prismquartet.com/about/ensemble/

Zachary Shemon
https://www.prismquartet.com/about/ensemble/

University of Michigan School of Music
https://smtd.umich.edu

Donald Sinta
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Sinta

UMKC Conservatory
https://conservatory.umkc.edu

Temple University
https://boyer.temple.edu

Curtis Institute
https://www.curtis.edu

Portfolio Career
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portfolio_career

Xas Records
https://www.prismquartet.com/recordings/xas-recordings/

Innova Recordings
https://www.innova.mu

American Composers Forum
https://composersforum.org

Naxos America
https://naxosusa.com

Symphonic 
https://symphonic.com

Timothy McAllister
https://www.prismquartet.com/about/ensemble/

Taimur Sullivan
https://www.prismquartet.com/about/ensemble/

Earned Revenue / (Unearned) Contributed Revenue
https://fracturedatlas.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013061893-Earned-vs-Contributed-Revenue

Conn-Selmer
https://www.conn-selmer.com/en-us

Fiscal Sponsors
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/fiscal-sponsorship-nonprofits

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volunteer_Lawyers_for_the_Arts

SWOT Analysis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis

PRISM Quartet Institute
https://www.prismquartet.com/residencies/pqi/

Presser Foundation
http://presserfoundation.org

Pew Center for Arts and Heritage
https://www.pewcenterarts.org

Kronos Quartet
https://kronosquartet.org

Music From China
http://musicfromchina.org

SO Percussion 
https://sopercussion.com

Partch Ensemble
https://www.harrypartch.com/ensemble

Piffaro
https://www.piffaro.org

Naxos Music Library
https://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/login

CD Baby
https://cdbaby.com

Fischoff Chamber Music Competition
https://www.fischoff.org

Aleba Gartner
http://alebaco.com/aleba.html

Downbeat Magazine
https://www.downbeat.com

Bang on a Can
https://bangonacan.org

Color Theory: Composition for Kids
https://www.prismquartet.com/concerts/color-theory-composition-for-kids-3/

Susie Ibarra
https://www.susieibarra.com

Tyshawn Sorey
https://www.tyshawnsorey.com