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2008 Compensation Report: ICSOM Executive Directors

Sunday, September 10th, 2017Monday, June 2nd, 2008 by Drew McManus

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 executives… WHERE THE NUMBERS COME FROM In order to provide information that is as accurate as …

Welcome Chicago Tribune Readers…

Sunday, June 1st, 2008 by Drew McManus

…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 Reports are new to you, you should know that they are a series of articles published …

Compensation Reports Featured In Today’s Chicago Tribune.

Sunday, June 1st, 2008 by Drew McManus

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

Friday, May 30th, 2008 by Drew McManus

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 transform the way arts organizations interact with the media and the public at large." Moderator Monica Reinagel has done an excellent job at getting everyone prepared for the panel discussion and there will be ample opportunity for those in attendance to take part in the session. In addition to serving as a speaker for the panel session, I’m putting together a special edition of the How To Connect With New Media article series as a FREE, downloadable eBook…

Cleveland and Cincinnati Musicians Speak Out On Columbus

Thursday, May 29th, 2008 by Drew McManus

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 official communication. That is, until earlier this week when nearly all of the players from both orchestras signed the following letter…