Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Stepping On Some Toes Part 2

Tue, Aug 8, 2005
To continue where things left off in Part 1, we’ll resume examining the issues related to the comment Stephanie from the SLSO sent in last week as well as the general effectiveness of today’s orchestra administration work ethics…

Venezuela Part 4

Mon, Aug 8, 2005
The Partial Observer published the final installment in my series of articles about the astounding program of classical music in Venezuela. This concluding article examines some of the issues surrounding whether or not a program like this could be successfully implemented or not in the U.S.

Stepping On Some Toes Part 1

Fri, Aug 8, 2005
In response to my article from 8/11/05, Stephanie from the SLSO sent in a comment which I think deserves the attention of being addressed in a main entry. It brings up a difficult discussion, one which won’t exactly endear me to the hearts of many managers but it’s a conversation which is in desperate need

It’s Time To Reopen Some Political Discussion

Thu, Aug 8, 2005
It’s been awhile since we’ve examined some of the larger issues regarding how patrons interact with their orchestras on a quasi-universal scale. Nevertheless, it’s high time we moved many of those issues back into the limelight…

Debunking Some Spin In Albuquerque

Wed, Aug 8, 2005
It’s time once again for one of my favorite segments here at Adaptistration where we look at public statements from those inside the business and figure out what they’re really trying to say. This installment is inspired by a recent email I received from Anna in New Mexico, a NMSO patron, who received a note
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