Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Here It Is, Your Holiday Moment Of Zen

Wed, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
Holiday Moment Of Zen
You know it, you love, it, and it just isn’t the holiday season without it: The Messiah Organist Meltdown. If this holiday classic is new to you, give it moment and hang in there until the end; I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s 0:43 of unfiltered Messiah goodness.  
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More Decisions, But Resolution Remains Elusive

Tue, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
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The beleaguered Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) continues to make its way through the rapids of a nasty labor dispute and what is apparently a division among board members. In the face of growing pressure from an array of stakeholders that included the music director, musicians, donors, and a large swath of former board leaders
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Looking For That Last Minute Holiday Office Gift?

Sun, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
Office gifting doesn’t have to be hard. Fortunately, Arts Admin Merit Badges are the ideal solution to an otherwise irksome quandary. They’re a great way for arts admins to show appreciation for hard work that simultaneously acknowledges special achievements. Order by end of today and they will get to you by the end of this
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You Didn’t Think The Drama In Jackson Hole Was Over, Did You?

Fri, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
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Update: early Friday evening, the GTMF issued a press statement announcing President and CEO, Andrew Palmer Todd, has resigned. It didn’t take long for labor tensions at the Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) to go from “them’s fightin’ words” to “this town ain’t big enough for the both of us.” If you’re just getting caught
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ArtsHacker Turns Five

Thu, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
Today marks ArtsHacker’s fifth anniversary! If it were a typical new business, this would traditionally be the year to decide if it’s reaching goals or time to pull the plug. I’m happy to say that metrics, feedback, and social engagement all point to the former. Having said that, it doesn’t mean anyone should get comfy.
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