Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Not Feeling Very Social In Jacksonville

Wed, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
As the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) lockout drags on, orchestra supporters continue to make their voices heard. On 11/26/2007, Marci Gurnow, a clarinetist in the JSO, posted information at JSO Lockdown (a social networking group at Facebook.com) announcing scheduled picketing activities at upcoming First Coast Nutcracker performances. In an effort to help build stronger connections
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Getting Back On The Psychologist’s Couch

Tue, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
Yesterday, my blogging neighbor, Jason Heath, posted an article at Arts Addictwhich touches on the psychology of performers and how it impacts interpersonal artistic relationships. It is a great topic and made me think about how the orchestra business could take better advantage of consumer psychology when approaching audience development…
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Social Networking Enters The Labor Arena

Mon, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
At first thought, you might not consider that a social networking site such as Facebook could have much influence on a professional U.S. orchestra work stoppage. However, when the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) lockout began, one JSO patron took it upon herself to establish the Facebook group, JSO Lockdown, in order to raise awareness about
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Giving Thanks

Fri, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m thankful for being able to live in such a wonderful city with a thriving arts environment. I’m thankful for my blog’s new home and the freedom to invite other talented voices to begin their own blogs. I’m thankful for having the opportunity to earn a living while working from home. I’m thankful for a
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New Details From The Lockout In Jacksonville Part 2

Wed, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
On the heels of additional concert cancellations from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) , the second installment in this series of articles examines additional details that led to the first work stoppage of the season as well as where things are headed. In order to find out more details I contacted Kevin Casseday, musician spokesperson
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