Now Is The Time To Address The Arts Admin Pay Gap
Mon, Aug 8, 2021
by Drew McManus
On one hand, it’s great to see orchestras hiring back staff members who were laid off or furloughed over the pandemic. At the same time, when I speak with a number of executives it is clear they are having a difficult time not only hiring back those workers, but attracting new employees to fill those
Taking A Week Off, But First, Let’s Geek Out On Some Data
Mon, Aug 8, 2021
by Drew McManus
For the first time since the pandemic, I’ll be traveling for work so when combined with an already deadline filled week, I decided to play it safe and take the week off. Having said that, if anything big transpires, I’m sure to write something. In the meantime, I’ll step up on posting items of interest
When Was The Last Time You Trusted An Organization To Pick Your “Best Seats Available”
Fri, Aug 8, 2021
by Drew McManus
Anyone who has purchased a choose-your-own seat ticket to a performing arts event has probably seen the obligatory “Best Seats Available” option. In theory, its purpose is to assist ticket buyers who aren’t familiar with the venue to select good seats, but the reality is it’s a way to push seats an organization wants to
The Latest In Actions And Consequences
Thu, Aug 8, 2021
by Drew McManus
The 8/3/21 edition of The Baltimore Sun published an article by Mary Carole McCauley that reports on the orchestra’s decision to dismiss Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) principal flutist Emily Skala. This situation appears to be one of those rare instances where a musician employee is dismissed for non-artistic reasons. Skala has made headlines a few
It Isn’t Often You See This Much Potential For Artistic Change