BREAKING NEWS: Another Leadership Change At Louisville
Wed, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
It has been just over one week since former Louisville Orchestra general manager Robert McGrath announced he was leaving that position for a similar position with the St. Louis Symphony and now the organization’s executive director, Scott Provancher, has announced that he submitted his resignation to the orchestra’s board earlier today…
Oh, The Fees…The Fees
Wed, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
Blogger and San Francisco Classical Voice published a piece written by their critic, Lisa Hirsch, on 2/21/06 entitled The (High) Price of Music which examines the issues behind why already expensive classical music event tickets are even more expensive after you add the fees…
More Fun With Quizzes
Tue, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published an article of mine yesterday which examines some of the many fun classical music related quizzes and tests available free on the internet. They range in difficulty from novice through (very) advanced so there’s plenty out there for just about everyone. I think you’ll be surprised at the depth and degree
New Details About The Louisville Negotiations
Mon, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
The Louisville Orchestra musicians issued a press release outlining their current offer to LO management and detailing their vote which turned down management’s proposal to reduce the number of full time musicians from 71 down to 54 Following is the press release in its entirety…
Examining The Events In Louisville Part 4
Fri, Mar 3, 2006
by Drew McManus
Continuing from Part 4, this final article will focus on some of the specific issues surrounding the contentious collective bargaining agreement negotiations at the Louisville Orchestra and why solutions to their problems are closer than they may realize.
