Sometimes I Just Don’t Get It
Thu, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
Sometimes I really don’t get certain ideas that come along. One of the recent ideas I’m clueless about is the concept behind the Canton Symphony’s releasing a calendar which apparently features pictures of orchestra musicians, administrators, board members, and volunteers in risque situations.
Elitism, Education, And Fraud
Wed, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
Earlier this week, The Partial Observer published one of my Neo Classical articles which examines how many of the problems classical music faced 100 years ago are the same problems it faces today. The historical material for the article came from the October, 1918 edition of The Etude, which I used for a few previous
Power And Corruption In The String World
Mon, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
Ever since the Axelrod/NJSO instrument collection scandal broke into the news headlines, people have become fascinated with how the world of high end string instruments operates. Today’s Soundcheck radio program on WNYC will focus on that very issue. I’ve written about the Axelrod instruments here and at my Neo Classical column and as such I’ll
Why Reaching 108% Of Your Goal Isn’t Always Good
Fri, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
I received a call from a musician a few days ago who was very upset about a situation in their orchestra. The frustration in this person’s voice was almost palpable, even over the telephone. The problem had to do with some contradictory evidence about ticket sales. This particular player is currently volunteering as a musician
Reader Response: BSO Keeps Union Away
Thu, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
After reading the article from Monday, March 21st, Cleveland Orchestra musician, Henry Peyrebrune, took the time to share an interesting observation about what he read from the article regarding how (in 1918) the BSO management allegedly offered their musicians a $250 bonus to prevent unionizing, “Another aspect of this story is that the BSO founder,
