Website Reviews: Special Recognition Awards
Fri, Sep 9, 2004
by Drew McManus
Even though there was only one orchestra in 1st place, I wanted to take the time to award some of the really wonderful and unique aspects from among the websites I evaluated. These features deserve recognition and attention from those inside and outside of the industry. I also wanted to point out some orchestra website
The Best Orchestra Website Is In Chicago
Thu, Sep 9, 2004
by Drew McManus
After the dust settled from the evaluation process, it was clear the winner was the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. They didn’t win because they’re one of the “Big five” orchestras or because they have a big budget, there were plenty of big budget orchestras that received low scores ( {cough, cough} New York {cough} L.A. {cough}
1st Annual Adaptistration Orchestra Website Review
Wed, Sep 9, 2004
by Drew McManus
What makes a good orchestra website? Is it pretty pictures, a nice layout, or color scheme that makes you feel warm and comfortable? All of those things are worth considering at some level but they’re also subjective. An orchestra website should focus on two basic principles that are not subjective, one major and the other
Looking At Seattle From A Different Point Of View
Tue, Sep 9, 2004
by Drew McManus
By now, most folks inside the classical music world have heard about what’s going on at the Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO). But in case you haven’t beep keeping up, here’s the synopsis: the SSO made the decision to not renew 20 year veteran concertmaster Ilkka Talvi’s contract for the 2004-2005 concert season. Since the SSO
Mediocre Sex
Mon, Sep 9, 2004
by Drew McManus
Ok, the headline was a lure. What I’m talking about is using sex to sell mediocre musicians playing music that would aspire to be called mediocre. I published an article today in my Neo Classical column at The Partial Observer that examines how cross over and selling classical music with sex can sometimes go well
