Orchestra Musicians Can Be Temperamental?
Tue, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
Continuing in her series of articles entitled “How To Alienate Your Audience In 10 Easy Steps” Holly Mulcahy published the second installment which focuses on musician behavior. Although orchestra musicians don’t have as much direct contact with concertgoers or board members as music directors, there are plenty of points where poor conduct and a sloppy
Grim Outlook On Cultural Confidence
Mon, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
The latest Cultural Confidence update indicates that the slight upturn in the economic outlook for cultural institutions experienced around the national elections was short lived. Results from the most recent polling cycle indicate that not only do more people feel that their institution’s current economic situation is degrading but their economic outlook sank to a
Start Thinking About Ticket Prices
Fri, Nov 11, 2008
by Drew McManus
The11/26/08 edition of the Detroit Free Press published an article by Mark Stryker that examines some current events in the Detroit Symphony finances. Although the entire article is well written, the part that should catch your eye is about tickets sales. We’re going to explore this issue in more detail next week but take some
Thankful thoughts For 2008
Thu, Nov 11, 2008
by Drew McManus
I hope everyone has the opportunity to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends. Although the 2008/09 season is shaping up to be a trying time for many organizations, one positive aspect is that difficult times help us recognize that which deserves thanks.
Don’t Do What Donny Don’t Does
Wed, Nov 11, 2008
by Drew McManus
Over the past few weeks I’ve been inundated with promotional email messages from specialty PR firms pushing a micro-site designed by one of the big budget orchestras in conjunction with the tenure of a key artistic leader. On one hand, I’m very happy to see groups designing and promoting micro-sites but the topic I wanted
