Balancing Work/Life When Both Of You Work In The Orchestra Field
Fri, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
If you spend much time in the field, you’ll notice the large number of professionals that have spouses who work inside the business. It’s increasingly common to find musicians married to other musicians, but you’ll also find plenty of managers married to other managers and yes, there are even musicians married to managers. It’s always
Equality And Respect In The Workplace
Thu, Oct 10, 2018
by Nancy Fako
News outlets worldwide have bombarded us of late with reports of sexual harassment and assault, as well as of sexual inequality in the workplace. The 2016 election prompted increased interest in women’s rights and opportunities and there has been great progress in many areas, but women still suffer various kinds of abuse on a regular
The Arts Admin Job Offer: Know When To Walk Away…And Know When To Run
Tue, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
If I had a nickel every time I’ve seen a good manager leave the field because s/he walked into a toxic environment that burned their spirit to a crisp, I could have retired by now. Simply put, that fire under your current frying pan may be hotter than you think. As a result, it’s a
No One Really “Wins” A Job
Mon, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
It’s funny to see which habits I internalized from my academic years as a music performance major stick with my vocabulary decades past the decision to pivot away from that career path. For example, it doesn’t matter if we’re talking about an arts administrator being the finalist for a new position or a musician being
The Orchestra Musician Job Offer: “No” Is An Option