You Can’t Get There From Here
Tue, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
While planning my recent trip to Chicago and Milwaukee, I discovered something about how the general public perceives classical music. I published those thoughts in an article published by The Partial Observer in an article entitled Classical Music Vacation Packages: You Can’t Get There From Here. I had a great time on the trip and
Off To Chicago & Milwaukee
Fri, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
I’m leaving for some business in Milwaukee and Chicago this weekend so no new post today, but take the time to return to some of the posts from Adaptistration’s first two years. One of my favorites is Box Seats And Chicken Strips. But you can also use the search tool located in the right hand
Classical Connection Podcast 2: Bad Boys
Thu, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Pianist and conductor Bill Eddins released the second installment in his pioneering classical music Podcast series, Classical Connections last September and it’s well worth your time to download your free copy to listen (no, you don’t need to subscribe to iTunes in order to have access)……
Some Interesting Initiatives In San Francisco
Wed, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
An article in 11/15/05 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle by Joshua Kosman, Chronicle Music Critic, reported on a new concert series from the San Francisco Symphony designed to not only attract new listeners and convert them into returning patrons but appeal to existing patrons as well. The series, entitled Friday 6.5, divides the concert
Pondering Recent Cuts In Baltimore
Tue, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
The recent decision by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra management to eliminate several performances from their Strathmore Hall concert schedule came as a disappointment after reports that their inaugural concerts last season had sold so well (for those who are unaware, the Baltimore Symphony began performing concerts at a second venue, the brand new Music Center
