Happy Memorial Day
Mon, May 5, 2021
by Drew McManus
Even though I’m taking the week off, that doesn’t mean we’re skipping the annual Memorial Day post. So whether you’re home all day staying safe and healthy enjoying the holiday with family and friends or your orchestra is putting on a performance today, try to take a few moments to remember the reason for the
Time For A Little Milestone R&R
Mon, May 5, 2021
by Drew McManus
I’m turning 50 this week and as a little gift to myself, I decided to take the week off. I’m not much into birthdays but they do serve as a nice reminder to step back and take a look around. For instance: Just over 4,500 posts have been published. I was 32 when this blog
A Post-Pandemic Tip: Disconnect From Distractions
Fri, May 5, 2021
by Drew McManus
Holly Mulcahy recently published an article at Neo Classical that references a long-standing crisis management guideline from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that stresses the importance of fundamental priorities. Here’s an excerpt from the FAA’s advice that came to fruition after a December 1972 crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 401. The entire cockpit crew was
#TBT Thinking Ahead On Overscale
Thu, May 5, 2021
by Drew McManus
While the post-pandemic environment may not seem like an opportune time for musician stakeholders to think about overscale, rest assured, it is. If you aren’t familiar with individual overscale agreements, these are the contracts that certain orchestra musicians utilize to negotiate terms above and beyond those set forth in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). They
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