William Bolcom and Joan Morris find themselves at the top of the musical world. But making their success work in business terms has required them to strike Just the right note.

From: Crain's Detroit Business | Date: May 1, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Constance Crump

Composer William Bolcom and his wife, mezzo-soprano Joan Morris, are on the faculty of the University of Michigan's School of Music. But they easily could teach a course on entrepreneurship in the university's business school.

But making a living in music hasn't been easy. They've blended business skills with creative and artistic talent to support performing, composing and recording careers that now span more than 35 years, 34 of thos...

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