The Latest In Nonprofit Crime
Thu, Apr 4, 2016
by Drew McManus
In what initially comes across as a sad copy-cat crime based on the Bolshoi Ballet scandal where in 2013, their artistic director was attacked by an assailant who threw acid in his face, the executive director at the Healing Arts Initiative (HAI) became the victim of a similar attack. Although both attacks were apparently initiated
Grand Rapids Ratifies Five Year Agreement, Here Are The Details You Need To Know
Wed, Apr 4, 2016
by Drew McManus
After an official ratification process, the Grand Rapids Symphony’s (GRS) tentative five season long collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is now a done deal. The GRS and musicians issued statements on 4/5/2016 announcing the new five-year deal, which be implemented retroactively for the current 2015/16 season. Among the numerous details, one in particular worth pointing out
Poll: What Do You Think About The Numbers Of Students Graduating With Music Performance Degrees
Tue, Apr 4, 2016
by Drew McManus
Last Friday’s April Fool’s post was a genuine hit but it seemed to simultaneously hit a few nerves. In particular, a number of reader replies (especially via email and social media) touched on issues related to the sheer volume of students produced by conservatories and schools of music vs. existing and potential job/opportunity capacity throughout
Google Just Made Looking Like A Genius Even Easier
Mon, Apr 4, 2016
by Drew McManus
Sometimes, work is just downright fun and one one aspect that never gets old is introducing clients to Google’s Device Mode feature inside their Chrome browser. It’s such a remarkably useful and impressive tool that it never fails to come across like discovering fire. At the same time, it’s one of those things that you
Major Conservatory Launches Revolutionary Scholarship Indemnity Program
Fri, Apr 4, 2016
by Drew McManus
The Juiliard Institute revealed what they defined as a “revolutionary approach to academic financial aid” today via a Scholarship Indemnity program. I was fortunate enough to be afforded an interview with the renowned school’s Dean prior to the announcement in order to learn more. At the beginning of 2014, the institution recognized that the bulk
