2005 Compensation Report: ICSOM Executive Directors
Tue, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
The issue of executive compensation is one which draws a wide range of opinion from those inside and outside the business. The subject has been of particular interest here at Adaptistration simply because using compensation figures is a common method used to evaluate a manager’s value and effectiveness. In last year’s ICSOM Executive Director report
Venezuela – Part 2
Mon, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published the second in my series of articles about the fascinating program of classical music in Venezuela. This article focuses on an interview I conducted with the program’s founder and director, José Antonio Abreu.
A Public Statement From the BSO Musicians
Mon, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
The musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra released the following statement on Sunday, July 17, 2005 with regard to their organization’s current music director search, The musicians of the Baltimore Symphony are asking Philip English, Chairman of the Board of Directors, to postpone any vote on the appointment of a new Music Director. The musicians
More Development In The BSO Process Story
Sun, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
There is a great article by Tim Smith in the 7/16/05 Baltimore Sun which includes some quotes from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra players committee chair, Jane Marvine, many of which also appeared here yesterday. In addition to those quotes there is some additional information from Jane which touches on the process behind the music director
More On The Baltimore Music Director Search
Sat, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
I just read two articles from the New York Times about the apparent appointment of Marin Alsop as the new Music Director for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In order to head off some of the email I expect to receive regarding whether or not Ms. Alsop should or shouldn’t be the new music director based
