Guess The Composer
Mon, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Have you ever wondered what your favorite composers would look like if they lived in the The Simpsons universe? Me too…
Catch-Up Day & Looking Ahead
Fri, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
The past few days have been consumed with finishing up a very exciting project with a players’ association from an ICSOM ensemble. Before the work is coming to a close at the beginning of next month, I’ll be joining members from the group’s orchestra committee and their Local AFM president to present an outline of
Critics Are Noting More Than Just Music
Thu, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
The August 5, 2007 edition of the Louisville Courier-Journal published an article by music critic, Andrew Adler, where he remarks on the local performing arts organization’s websites…
Sorting Out Pension Issues In Seattle
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Over the past few weeks, the Seattle newspapers have been reporting on growing labor tensions between the Seattle Symphony and their musicians over the status of their pension fund. So far, details have been slim but the issue of orchestras and pension funding should be of the highest priority for every professional ensemble. Granted, it
This Is What I’m Talking About
Tue, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
The benefits of getting players in contact with listeners isn’t a one way street. The trick is finding ways to foster interaction that doesn’t make players talk at patrons. Instead, sincerity is the key and if you’re fortunate you’ll get a happier, more satisfied player as well as a happier, more involved listener. If you’re
It’s High Time For a Smile
Mon, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Before heading into some serious discussion about pension plans and other such non-funny topics, everyone deserves a good smile first. In this case, not every crossover idea is a good one…
Concentrated-Dose Strength Adaptistration
Fri, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Before he became president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Jim Undercoffler was Dean of the Eastman School of Music. And before he moved from one position to the other, the folks at Polyphonic.org had Jim sit down with me to host a video interview. Although the interview actually took place almost two years ago,
Everyone Has Their Price
Thu, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
As the old adage goes, “everyone has their price” and thanks to a pointer from Joe Patti (a.k.a Butts In The Seats blogmaster), blogs are no exception. In fact, the folks over at the Business Opportunities Weblog Network have an applet they say will tell you exactly how much they think your blog is worth…
And Then There’s That Pension Thing…
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
It is hard to believe it has been more than two years since the topic of pensions has been discussed here at Adaptistration, nevertheless, recent events in Seattle have brought the “P” word front and center…
Some Good Questions On The Value Of Free
Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Yesterday’s article examining the value and impact of a free concert series like the Grant Park Music Festival produced a question from Charles, a professional orchestra musician, who asked “…how many of the people who attend the free concerts come back and pay money for tickets. The Knight study showed that very few people who
