Seeing Adaptistration
Thu, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
Although there’s much to love about the MoveableType blogging platform, I do wish it were easier to embed photographs and graphics in articles. Quite often, I am unable to include a number of photos and graphics due to time and formatting constraints. As such, I’ve decided to create an online gallery for all of the
Peering Behind The Curtain Of Pay-Per-Student Teaching
Wed, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
Back in October, 2006 system dynamics expert Bill Harris and I released a systems model that not only maps the lifecycle of a professional musician but it explores methods to improve the sustainability of the classical music business. One component of that model defined the growing demand for private teaching and recently, I ran across
Back To Work
Tue, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
I hope everyone had some time to relax and enjoy the holiday season but now it is time to get back to business. I’m taking most of today to catch up on all of the email and phone messages that have stacked up over the past four days but starting tomorrow, the blogging begins in
I’m Off To Tuba Christmas – Chicago
Sat, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
You mean you don’t know what Tuba Christmas is? In a nutshell, it is a holiday celebration that takes place in hundreds of cities across the country… Literally, thousands of tuba and euphonium players come together to play traditional and contemporary Christmas carols in the spirit of the holiday. The Chicago area event will take
Happy Holidays
Fri, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
I hope everyone out there will take some time over the holidays to relax as soon as your Messiah, Nutcracker, Holiday Pops shows are all wrapped up. My nose will be back to the blogging grindstone next week. Until then, in the words of The Daily Show’s John Stewart, here’s your moment of zen…
The Music Director Discussion Continues
Thu, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
Since the beginning of this week, there have been a number of thought provoking comments from readers on the issue of conductors/music directors…
Conductors: Is It Feast Or Famine?
Wed, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
Yesterday’s post about recent events in San Antonio sparked some interesting comments regarding the current supply and demand of quality conductors. In fact, some readers believe that an ensemble like the San Antonio Symphony should favor hiring conductors that have more of a born-and-bred element over bringing in someone from the outside… The issue sparked
In San Antonio, Mike Greenberg Couldn’t Be More Right
Tue, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
You don’t have to have to be a genius to realize that San Antonio Symphony President & CEO, David Green, is down for the count… Ever since announcing the decision not to renew the contract for SAS music director, Larry Rachleff, Green and the SAS executive board have been pummeled with bad press as SAS
Back By Popular Demand: How Not To End Your Year
Mon, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
Over the last few weeks, I’ve received a flood of requests from readers requesting the infamous Messiah train wreck…
Appearing On Definitely Not The Opera
Fri, Dec 12, 2006
by Drew McManus
On Saturday, December 16, 2006 I’ll be appearing on CBC Radio One’s Definitely Not The Opera – “Your Weekend Guide To Modern Culture”. The topic for this episode will focus on the ubiquitous standing ovation…
