The 2008 Compensation Reports Are Almost Here
Tue, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
It’s getting close to that time of year again and the 2008 Adaptistration Compensation Reports are on track to come out a little early this year. For those new to the reports, the articles present the most recent compensation information on nearly 300 executive director, music director, concertmaster, and base musician positions throughout 76 ICSOM,
CBC Public Demonstration Scheduled
Sat, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
On Sunday, April 20, Save the CBC Orchestra Committee has scheduled a live protest demonstration for this Sunday in Vancouver at 2PM PT…
Calling All Composers!
Fri, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
The American Music Center and American Composers Forum have put together a comprehensive survey with the goal of gathering current data about contemporary composers. Unlike other studies which recently hit the classical music business, I sincerely feel that this study aims to be purely quantitative and will use the raw data to design programs and
TAFTO 2008 Contribution: Gary Ginstling
Thu, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
What better way to wrap up TAFTO 208 than with a contribution from a manager at an organization that has taken the lead on reaching out to new media. Gary Ginstling is Director of Communications and External Affairs at the San Francisco Symphony, an organization which hosted nearly 40 new media authors and their guests
TAFTO 2008 Contribution: Chris Foley
Wed, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
Just when I think a TAFTO contributor can’t come up with another original format someone proves me wrong and this time around it is pianist Chris Foley. In his contribution, Chris provides a firsthand look into the little known world of workshops, which rely on collaboration as a crucial component of creating new works. And
