Negotiations Don’t Cancel Concerts, People Cancel Concerts
Tue, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has officially cancelled the next 47 days of concert events, through 11/8/2014. The official ASO statement asserts the cancellations are “due to negotiations between ASO management and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players’ Association (ASOPA) over a new collective bargaining agreement.” Unfortunately, that’s not terribly accurate since the mere act of
Just In Case You Forgot How Deep Of A Public Perception Hole We’re In
Fri, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
If anyone ever wondered whether or not the orchestra field has a history of projecting an elitist image where the self-ordained curators of “greatest art” are comprised of a bunch of pompous asses, might I direct your attention to an article by Mariella Moon in the 9/17/2014 edition of endgadget.com that examines a brand new
Hey, Some Good News Without Any Prerequisite Drama
Thu, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
The 9/15/2014 edition of The Seattle Times published an article by Nicole Brodeur that reports the Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO) not only raised $600,000 at its recent gala but also garnered a $10 million gift from Rebecca Benaroya. Yes, the Minnesota Orchestra recently announced a $10 million gift too but Seattle managed to snag theirs
Isn’t It About Time For an Arts Admin Version of Lifehacker?
Wed, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
Ah, where would we be without Lifehacker.com, the site dedicated to providing “tips, ticks, and downloads for getting things done.” Since 2005, the site has been a mainstay for practical advice and discussion; granted, it’s become a bit of a navigation quagmire in recent months, but the content is still entirely useful. So why doesn’t something
South Willimasport Director Dismissed In Wake Of Spamalot Controversy