Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Using The “R” Word in Milwaukee

Tue, Oct 10, 2005
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“R” for recording that is. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra has become one of a handful of orchestras across the country to kick a new digital recording distribution initiative into high gear. How did they manage to do what no other orchestras have done so far… If you believe everything you read in the press from

Milwaukee’s New e-Label

Mon, Oct 10, 2005
The Partial Observer published an article of mine today which examines the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s new e-label which is comprised of more than 300 live works recorded from 1970 to 2005 from their national radio broadcasts. 14 of their recordings are being offered as very affordable digital downloads through iTunes. Tomorrow, I’ll be publishing an

LPO Relief

Sat, Oct 10, 2005
LPO & displaced Gulf Coast Region musician information is now located here.

LPO & Displaced Musician Information

Fri, Oct 10, 2005
Offers of assistance, whereabouts, & how you can donate to relief efforts for displaced Gulf Coast Region orchestra musicians and managers….

Get On The Bandwagon

Fri, Oct 10, 2005
Today’s Cincinnati Enquirer article by Chuck Martin ribs a new marketing venture by the Cincinnati Symphony to attract a younger demographic which includes offering temporary tattoos that say “Get Your Beethoven On”. In response, he put together his own list of ideas to help improve CSO attendance. After reading his article my wife, the ever