Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

How To Be “That Guy” In Arts Administration

Wed, Jun 6, 2020
by Drew McManus
The past several days (months?) have been a trying time but that doesn’t mean things are beyond our control or ability to influence. To that end, efforts like #BlackoutTuesday and #TheShowMustBePaused have garnered a great deal of participation among performing arts organizations. At the same time, it’s good to be honest and to that end,
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Print Vs. Digital Program Book Survey Results

Tue, Jun 6, 2020
by Drew McManus
Last week, I asked readers for some feedback on whether they were considering replacing print program books with a digital alternative when concert events start up in the Fall. We had just under 150 responses and the results were fascinating. If concert activity resumes in the Fall, does your organization plan on using print program
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State Of Employment Poll & Review June 1 – 8

Mon, Jun 6, 2020
by Drew McManus
After two months of collecting input, trends continue to emerge as shutdowns continue. This week saw an increase in the ratio of arts admin indicating they have furloughed or laid off and after a few weeks of motion toward higher ratios of per-service musicians indicating they were being paid for some cancelled service, that trend
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