1.   Although Steel gets ideas from artist managers or the industry grapevine, his choice of performers and repertory often reflects personal enthusiasms.

2.   For artist managers such as Julie Kedersha of New York, the Cliburn provides one of the best showcases for young talent.

3.   Given the close-knit structure of the industry, other artist managers would not speak openly about the changes at Columbia Artists.

4.   The press, various artist managers and patrons were invited to a demonstration.

5.   Wilson of the opera board said searchers had also spoken to Matthew Epstein, an opera consultant, artist manager and a former director of the Welsh National Opera.

6.   Soon, the PhilMusic mailing list included musicians, recording artists, artist managers, record company execs, club owners, and music journalists.

7.   The audience included Bruce Hinton of MCA Records, artist manager Ken Levitan, and singers Terri Clark, Raul Malo and Kim Richey.