There’s little doubt that the recent events surrounding the breakdown of negotiations at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be examined in minute detail over the coming months; who did what, 20/20 hindsight, etc. These examinations will more than likely result in some improved tactics for both managers and musicians for future contract negotiations.
Harvest, Build, And Destroy – Part 2
Part 1 of this series concluded by asking if it’s possible for musicians to pay more attention to administrative activities without also having to sacrifice their artistic duties. Is it possible to harvest resources, build procedures, and destroy a competitor’s opportunity to act in bad faith? It is possible to accomplish those goals without also overloading the musician representatives elected to function as the liaison between managers and the players. Although …