Using Documentary Filmmaking To Help Reconfirm Classical Music’s Relevance
Mon, Nov 11, 2018
by Drew McManus
The 11/3/2018 edition of The Baltimore Sun published an article by Tim Smith about a new documentary titled R.A.W. – From Destitute to Doctorate by Baltimore filmmakers Darren Durlach and David Larson. It’s a great overview article that introduces the documentary about tubist Richard White, who went from being homeless, eating from trash cans, and abandoned
#TBT Get The Most From Your Artist Representation
Thu, Nov 11, 2018
by Drew McManus
For whatever reason, I’ve enjoyed a good bit of shop talk with a broader spectrum of colleagues than usual and one topic that came up on several occasions was artist management. Perhaps unsurprisingly, all the individual artists I spoke with felt their representation was underperforming. And while there was no shortage of gripes, there was
Double Check That Sales Tax
Wed, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
While most nonprofit organizations are also tax-exempt, that doesn’t mean all your current vendors have the necessary documentation to make sure you don’t inadvertently get charged sales tax. One big change in how all this works is the June 21, 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair that now requires most remote sellers (think
Examining The Report to the Special Committee of the Board of Trustees of The Cleveland Orchestra
Tue, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
Today’s article examines the Report to the Special Committee of the Board of Trustees of The Cleveland Orchestra. The report was the result of an independent investigation into sexual misconduct charges against former Concertmaster William Preucil and former Principal Trombonist, Massimo La Rosa. This review focuses on several of the report’s key findings. Scope of
Things Are Getting Tense In Baltimore