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A Day Of Reflection

Mon, Nov 11, 2015
by Drew McManus
Given recent events, it seems appropriate to take a day off of regular blogging and I encourage everyone to spend whatever time you would have here at Adaptistration for some private reflection. Although the sheer magnitude of brutality can feel overwhelming, there is solace in remembering that even in the wake of such a terrible
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Maestro Rules #21: Don’t Call Your Concertmaster “A Sweetie”

Fri, Nov 11, 2015
by Drew McManus
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There’s a fascinating article by Katharine Biele in the 11/11/2015 edition of the Salt Lake City Weekly that examines a string of key musician dismissals and demotions alongside a general uptick in musician attrition at the Utah Symphony since current music director, Thierry Fischer, arrived in 2009. At 4600 words, the article is decidedly exhaustive
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Is It Time To Rethink The No-Cell Policy During Performances?

Thu, Nov 11, 2015
by Drew McManus
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Among the well-worn topics in this field at the top of my avoid-at-all-costs conversation list is whether or not to allow patrons to use their cell phones during performances. Having said that there were some fascinating stats during Jason Fahlstrom’s Selling Out: Understanding The Path To Purchase For Performing Arts session at the 2015 National Arts
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It’s Veterans Day

Wed, Nov 11, 2015
by Drew McManus
Did you know that the single largest employer of full-time professional musicians is the United States Armed Forces? Set aside some time today to learn more about the ensembles and their missions. The United States Air Force Band The United States Army Band “The Presidents Own” United States Marine Band The United States Navy Band
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Getting Back Into The Swing Of Things Following #NAMPC

Tue, Nov 11, 2015
by Drew McManus
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#NAMPC 2015 was a fantastic conference and you can expect a round up post coming soon via ArtsHacker as a joint article with my co-presenter and ArtsHacker contributor, Ceci Dadisman. As for today, I’m in the normal sort of catch-up mode after being away at the brain etch-a-sketch shake that is a conference; as such
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