Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

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
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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
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Some Solemn News For The Louisiana Phil

Mon, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Things have been looking up for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) over the months following Katrina; they have been the recipients of two wonderful sponsored performance events in Nashville and New York City. Unfortunately, some solemn news came out of New Orleans this past week…
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Checking In On Detroit

Fri, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
A recent article in the Detroit Free Press by Mark Stryker reminds us that The Detroit Symphony continues to be engaged in a recovery process initiated by the financial straits they encountered in 2003…
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It’s More Like The Political Arena Than You Think

Thu, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
In case you missed it, one of the best pieces of journalism from this year was published in the 11/06/05 edition of the Oregonian. Music critic David Stabler presents an excellent parallel between the world of politicians and the world of orchestras…
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