Looking For An Angel
Mon, Sep 9, 2005
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published an article of mine today which examines the events in the Gulf Coast Region and chronicles the events surrounding some of the LPO musicians. It also examines where the LPO may be headed and what they’ll need to get there. Please take the time to give the article some of your
What’s New For The 2005 Orchestra Website Review
Mon, Sep 9, 2005
by Drew McManus
The evaluation parameters between 2004 and 2005 have been modified modestly along the following key points…
2005 Orchestra Website Review Trends
Mon, Sep 9, 2005
by Drew McManus
What a difference one year can make. From 2004 to 2005 there were quite a few changes among orchestra websites, some good and some not so good. Here were some of the most noticeable differences revealed by this year’s evaluation…
2005 Orchestra Website Review Criteria
Mon, Sep 9, 2005
by Drew McManus
Between 8/22/05 and 8/31/05, I examined 80 professional orchestra websites and ranked them by how well they presented their concert schedule, sold tickets, provided organizational information, facilitated making donations, and on their overall content and functionality. The websites were not examined on the subjective basis of color schemes, layout, graphics, or other aesthetic qualities…
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra Ratifies New Contract
Fri, Sep 9, 2005
by Drew McManus
After performing the entire 2004-2005 concert season without a collective bargaining agreement, the musicians and board of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra reached a conclusion on Thursday, September 9, 2005 and ratified a new three year agreement…
