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Citadelphia Cinch
Marjorie Corman Aaron
“Citadelphia Cinch” is a two-party, multi-issue negotiation between Fran Foley, Esq., agent for Professor Sandy Alder, and Clyde Coburn, VP and General Counsel of Citadelphia Arts Consortium. Foley is the founder of Famous Force, LLP, a Canadian agency representing musicians, performers, and other creatives. Alder is the retiring longtime Chair of Composition at Canada’s preeminent music faculty, an esteemed composer worldwide, with strong conducting experience. As its name suggests, the Citadelphia Arts Consortium oversees and represents the U.S. city of Citadelphia’s Symphony Orchestra (CSO). The parties are to negotiate the terms of a commission for Professor Alder to compose an orchestral piece in honor of Citadelphia’s bicentennial celebration. The simulation can be completed as an email only negotiation.
Citadelphia Cinch Negotiation: Teaching Note (PDF)