Reader Response: Orchestra Radio
Wed, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
I have to say that I can always count on my readers to help further my education. Many thanks to reader Herb in Texas for writing in with a pointer to the situation at Seattle’s KING-FM. Herb believes that the radio station is collectively run by the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera. I have not
Orchestra Radio
Tue, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
Here’s another idea out of left field: how about an orchestra "owning" a classical music radio station? There’s been much discussion over the past two years about the viability of classical music radio stations in general. In my opinion, I think that’s right on the ball. This is just another situation where a true partnership
A day late and (many) dollars short in Baltimore
Mon, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
I have to rant a little. Ok, a lot. I read an article from the 1/4/04 Baltimore Sun by music critic Tim Smith entitled Fine Tuning Its Future. In the article, Tim outlines what the BSO has planned for its future and how it expects to bring in a new audience through developing an overhauled
Reader Response: Fixing What is Broken – part II
Fri, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
I was pleased to recently receive a reader response to a published reader response. It shows us all when we have a topic that is interesting and communication that is worth continuing. Canadian born and trained Robert Gloor, Executive Director for Orchestra London, wrote in to share his observations about the positive effects of free
Computer Trouble
Thu, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
Just a note to Adaptistration readers: if you attempted to send any email to my account between December 30th – December 31st, it most likely did not reach me. Please feel free to resend any email as I now have a new computer up and running!
