The Power Of Ideas
Fri, May 5, 2011
by Drew McManus
David Zoltan, the organizer for tomorrow’s TEDx Michigan Ave event here in Chicago, published an article yesterday at the 2AMt blog which examines his work taking the event from idea to launch. It’s a good post that also goes into a bit more detail about what each of the 13 speakers will be talking about…
Relax, It's Not A Crisis
Thu, May 5, 2011
by Drew McManus
In case you missed it, WQXR hosted a live discussion panel webcast titled American Orchestras: Endangered Species? yesterday which you can watch online at wqxr.org or in the embedded video after the break. In complete candor, I haven’t watched the entire session yet myself but I was disappointed at the onset by phrasing of the
Speaking Of Labor Relations…
Wed, May 5, 2011
by Drew McManus
It appears that the intense labor dispute at the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra (OSB) has moved to the next level. Following management’s decision to officially dismiss nearly half of the rostered musicians, the orchestra has scheduled auditions in Rio de Janeiro, New York City, and London…
A Letter To Terry Teachout
Tue, May 5, 2011
by Drew McManus
Dear Terry, I read your Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article from 4/29/2011 and feel that not only are your conclusions unfounded but your perspective on the business of performing arts organizations is becoming dangerously detached from authenticity…
Introducing Adaptistration Jobs
Mon, May 5, 2011
by Drew McManus
Let me begin by issuing a giant thank you to everyone who took an early interest in this project and I’m very pleased to announce that today marks the official launch of Adaptistration Jobs, which I’m sure will rapidly become the go-to online resource for finding administrative openings in orchestra, opera, and chamber groups. Not
