Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

2008 Compensation Report: ICSOM Executive Directors

Mon, Jun 6, 2008
All in all, the 2005/06 season was good for ICSOM executives and orchestra musicians alike. Of particular note, the glass ceiling for women executives in this field is barely more than a socio-economic afterthought as women continue to comprise an increasing percentage of overall executive positions, including 40 percent of the Top 10 highest paid

Welcome Chicago Tribune Readers…

Sun, Jun 6, 2008
…thank you for taking a moment to stop by and I hope you enjoy your time here. The 2008 Orchestra Compensation Reports mentioned in the article by Charles Storch are scheduled for publication between Monday, June 2nd and Friday, June 6th (with a bonus "subscribers only" article on Saturday, June 7th). If the Orchestra Compensation

Compensation Reports Featured In Today’s Chicago Tribune.

Sun, Jun 6, 2008
The Chicago Tribune published an article by Charles Storch today which previews information from next week’s orchestra Compensation Reports. Charles uses the topic to take a closer look at the local Chicago scene and he comes up with some observations that absolutely worth your time to read. Click here to read the article.

Conventions, Compensation, And Blogging

Fri, May 5, 2008
For those with plans to attend the National Performing Arts Convention in Denver next week, make a note to attend The Online Salon Movement, Thursday, June 12, 2008; 4:30-5:45pm, in Room 303 at the Colorado Convention Center where my fellow panelists and I will engage in an inclusive discussion about how the "blogosphere" continues to

Cleveland and Cincinnati Musicians Speak Out On Columbus

Thu, May 5, 2008
One of the most common email topics I receive regarding the Columbus affair is from readers wondering what the orchestra musicians in nearby Cleveland and Cincinnati think about what is transpiring. Unfortunately, I could only respond by saying that beyond personal (and private) communications I’ve had with some of those musicians there has been no
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