What Is Your Reputation In The Business?
Tue, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
One of the byproducts of a business that has grown considerably over the past few decades is a sharp increase in the quantity and quality of administrative positions. To that end, there are more and more professionals who spend their entire careers inside the field. So let’s have a little fun with that concept; assuming
In Detroit, The Battle Is Over But What About The War?
Mon, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has reached a settlement but that shouldn’t be confused with conclusion. Even before the orchestra enjoyed a weekend reveling in a pair of free concerts back in Orchestra Hall, public statements from both sides indicate that although the strike is over, the war continues…
Two Items Of Note
Fri, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
First up, on 4/3/2011 the New Jersey Star-Ledger published an extensive article written by Mark Mueller about the unfolding legal troubles which have contributed to violin dealer Dietmar Machold’s fall from grace. Among other items, the report recounts Machold’s involvement with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s (NJSO) Golden (Pyrate?) Age instrument deal that soured mere
Syracuse Board Votes To Liquidate
Thu, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
The 4/5/2011 edition of the Syracuse Post-Standard published an article by Melinda Johnson which reports the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (SSO) board elected to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy by a vote of 15 for and two against…
Why You Shouldn't Get Too Excited About Early Details From Detroit
Wed, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
I know, I know; we’ve all been wondering about the details from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) tentative agreement. But I’m here to rain on the parade a bit by saying that you will be better off by exercising a little patience and be at least a little bit afraid to rush in where angels
A Little Moo Music
Tue, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
While we’re waiting for the outcome of the musician ratification vote and subsequent details of the tentative Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), let’s enjoy a little moo music. Holly Mulcahy published an article at Neo Classical on 4/4/2011 that takes a look at the Dortmund Concerthall’s efforts to expand awareness via their Concertmilk program. I could
With Bated Breath
Mon, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
Talks between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and its musicians resumed over the weekend in the first round of negotiations since the organization nixed the remainder of the 2010/11 planned concert season. A 4/1/2011 deadline set by the DSO on whether or not to cancel scheduled summer concert obligations passed without a decision as both
Does The Name Dietmar Machold Ring A Bell?
Fri, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
If the name Dietmar Machold doesn’t immediately register in your mind, no worries. That likely mans you aren’t involved or watch the high end string market very closely. But long time readers might recognize his name from the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) golden instrument debacle from 2006 where Machold played a key role in
April Is Take A Friend To The Orchestra Month!
Thu, Mar 3, 2011
by Drew McManus
The 2011 Take A Friend To The Orchestra (TAFTO) program begins in a few weeks; although it is set to begin on Monday, 4/18/2011 the exact publication schedule is still being determined as we try to balance the need for TAFTO space next to the need for reviewing labor dispute related current events. Nonetheless, 2011
Those Tickets You Bought? Yeah, They Were Non Refundable
Wed, Mar 3, 2011
by Drew McManus
It looks Like Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (SSO) went from celebrating fundraising success to cancelling the remaining season in the space of just under two months. Moreover, an article from the 3/29/2011 edition of the Syracuse Post Standard by Melinda Johnson reports that SSO Interim Executive Director Paul Brooks that the organization will not refund ticket
