Every Wonder What Goes On During Orchestra Meetings?
Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
CSO bassist Michael Hovnanian gives you a look into the often closes door meetings between management and musicians when he presents his recollection of events from a recent meeting between CSO musicians and the management of the Ravina Music Festival. All in all, it is fascinating reading and gives you more useful insight into how
ArtsWatch
Mon, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m taking a sincere vacation day today and am immersing myself in a day-long hike in the Grand Teton National Park. In the meantime, please take a moment to visit a new blog written by Philadelphia Inquirer music critic, Peter Dobrin. Peter is one of my favorite cultural journalists currently working and I’m glad to
Re-examining The Big Picture
Fri, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Back in February, 2006 I published a four part series of articles which examined the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s strategic plan, called "A Bold Plan For Greatness." It seems Dallas isn’t the only orchestra looking to expand as the North Carolina Symphony recently released a strategic plan/capital campaign called "America’s Next Great Orchestra."…
Are Orchestra Still Being Dismantled?
Thu, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Nearly three-and-a-half years ago, I wrote an article about the dangers of stagnation among the middle budget American orchestras…
Recent Development In Omaha
Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Although the orchestras Omaha and San Antonio are 830 miles apart amidst very different community structures, their prospects share a great deal in common. In particular, both communities are experiencing a sort of cultural renaissance, one orchestra (Omaha) recently moved into a new primary venue while the other (San Antonio) has a new venue on
