Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Big News: Off To Chicago (permanently)

Wed, Feb 2, 2006
In the beginning of April, Adaptistration’s global headquarters (my home office) will be relocating to Chicago…

At The NJSO, Is It The Chicken Or The Egg?

Tue, Feb 2, 2006
An article in the 2/8/06 edition of the New Jersey Star-Ledger by Willa J. Conrad reports that after more than eight months searching, the New Jersey Symphony Board is having trouble identifying a finalist for the position of president & CEO. The article goes on to report that the organization believes one of the contributing

So That’s What I Would Play

Mon, Feb 2, 2006
An ongoing problem in this business is the distinct disconnect between board members and musicians. I recently had a conversation with the director of a Mid-Atlantic area PAC that regaled me with a conversation he recently had with one of his local symphony’s board members…

Examining Dallas’ “Bold Plan For Greatness” – Conclusions

Fri, Feb 2, 2006
Strategic plans are only as good as the people designing and implementing them. As such, a properly designed plan implemented by a core of capable executive managers, board leaders, and the music director can serve as a vehicle to limitless accomplishments…

Examining Dallas’ “Bold Plan For Greatness” Part 3

Thu, Feb 2, 2006
Continuing where Part II concluded, this installment will carry on by examining the final phase of Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s "Bold Plan For Greatness", a 10 year strategic plan designed to move the organization to the next level…
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