Little To No Value? I Don’t Think So…
Mon, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
It never ceases to astonish me how many managers (and even some musicians) have expressed the opinion that free concerts have little to no value. Nevertheless, when implemented properly, free concerts have the potential to do more for developing an audience and raising the level of appreciation for live orchestral music than just about any
August Is Coming, Is Your Website Ready
Fri, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
August is only one week away and if your organization hasn’t been updating and enhancing its website, you had better get moving…
Music Directors And Age: Survey Results
Thu, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Yesterday’s survey designed to measure how Adaptistration readers feel about music directors and age as well as the qualities they find most important in a music director (regardless of age) generated more than 100 responses – the results of which were fascinating…
Music Directors and Age: An Adaptistration Survey
Wed, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Given the number of private messages since Monday’s article about music directors and age, I put together a straightforward five question survey to help gauge what Adaptistration readers feel about music directors and age as well as the qualities they find most important in a music director (regardless of age). So take a fun break
Framing The Debate In San Antonio
Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
There isn’t a day that passes where I don’t receive at least a dozen press releases but recently, my inbox has been filled with a new type of press release from the musicians of the San Antonio Symphony…
Does It Really Matter How Old The Conductor Is?
Mon, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
You have to love this business. Really, you do. Any sane person who didn’t would likely throw up their hands in frustration and swear off classical music forever after a few years. Why on earth anyone cares about whether or not a music director is 26 or 66 is beyond me. Nevertheless, the business seems
Some Good News
Fri, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Several ICSOM orchestras have concluded collective bargaining agreement negotiations recently but a few stand out as examples demonstrating sizeable improvements in musician compensation…
Getting My Head Above Water
Thu, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m back in Chicago and am slogging through several hundred email messages and several dozen phone messages. Hopefully, I’ll be back to blogging as usual by tomorrow or next Monday. In the meantime, check out one of the blogs I visit on a daily basis, Butts In The Seats, Musings on Practical Solutions For Arts
Back To Chicago
Wed, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m heading back to Chicago today so, just in case you haven’t seen it yet, check out the big news from New York: Alan Gilbert Named To Lead NY Philharmonic
Every Wonder What Goes On During Orchestra Meetings?
Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
CSO bassist Michael Hovnanian gives you a look into the often closes door meetings between management and musicians when he presents his recollection of events from a recent meeting between CSO musicians and the management of the Ravina Music Festival. All in all, it is fascinating reading and gives you more useful insight into how
