Sailing Past The Crossroads In Salt Lake
Fri, Dec 12, 2012
by Drew McManus
On March 18, 2005 I published an article titled Staring At The Crossroads In Salt Lake which examined the pitfalls associated with the process and subsequent decision to merge the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera organizations into what is now the Utah Symphony & Opera (US&O). Since the merger, the organization has been rocked with
Season Of Discontent Poll
Thu, Dec 12, 2012
by Drew McManus
A recent article in the 12/11/2012 Minneapolis Star Tribune by Kristin Tillotson focuses on growing frustration among Minnesota Orchestra Association (MOA) and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) ticket buyers over the extended lockouts. Tillotson’s article got me thinking about the degree of volatility among stakeholders and I’m curious to know whether or not readers notice
Never Assume
Tue, Dec 12, 2012
by Drew McManus
Where would we be without stereotypes? If nothing else, they provide fodder for late night talk shows. Case in point, this recent Conan O’brien Show interview with comedienne Retta who told a story about an encounter she had had with an older couple that centered on classical music and expectations. I know, I know; there’s
Ring Around The Revenue
Tue, Dec 12, 2012
by Drew McManus
The Nokia Conversation blog published an article on 11/9/2012 profiling one of their recent projects centered on using a live symphonic orchestra to record bespoke classical music ring tones. The project was created after Nokia conducted a preference study which determined classical music ring tones were the second most popular offering. As a result, the
The Cure For The Common Cost Disease
Mon, Dec 12, 2012
by Drew McManus
A big hats off to Joe Patti over at Butts In The Seats for posting an absolutely terrific article on 12/3/2012 that casts a pragmatic eye on Baumol’s cost disease. And if there’s ever a topic in this field that is all but assured to raise hackles and inspire heel entrenchment, it’s Baumol’s cost disease.
