Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Virtual Learning Environments

Mon, Oct 10, 2004
I published an article today at The Partial Observer which examines the Concert Companion and ORBIT programs in a different light than managerial point of view taken here a few weeks ago (part 1 and part 2). However, added to the mix this time around are some of the recent accomplishments of the successful tsoundcheck

Perhaps Chairman Smoot STILL Wants A Strike

Fri, Oct 10, 2004
Drama seems to be the status quo in Philadelphia these past months.  Yesterday, the musicians and management agreed to extend the recent contract negotiation extension another 10 days. Philadelphia Inquirer critic and columnist Peter Dobrin has been doing a great job keeping everyone informed of events over the past few days.  One of his recent

Maintaining The Quality In Milwaukee

Thu, Oct 10, 2004
Last Monday evening, the 18th, I found myself listening to a live radio broadcast of the Milwaukee Symphony performing Mahler 1.  I have to say that it was a fantastic concert; the interpretation was poignant, the strings were tight, and the wind solos were superb.  Even the sound mixing was excellent; it was obvious that

A Good Comparison Between NonProfit and ForProfit

Wed, Oct 10, 2004
In yesterday’s article, I spent a good but of time ripping up what I thought was an inaccurate comparison between for profit and non profit organization.  But there are some rules the for profit industry has to follow that the non profit industry is exempt from; but if managers were required to follow these same

Diminished Philosophy

Tue, Oct 10, 2004
Andrew Taylor posted a really provocative piece last week about whether or not the nonprofit industry is “overbuilt”. His piece really got me thinking.  Actually, it made me furious at first, but after a few minutes I started into the thinking part.  I wasn’t upset with Andrew; I thought he wrote a great piece that
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