Book ’em Danno
Mon, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
The 01/18/06 edition of the Charlotte Observer reports that Opera Carolina has accused its former finance director, Mary Lopes, of embezzling nearly $50,000, of which Ms. Lopes reportedly used half of the funds toward a purchase at a Toyota dealership…
Who Says Orchestras Don’t Compete?
Fri, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
A recent article in the 1/17/06 Philadelphia Inquirer by Peter Dobrin reports that the Philadelphia Orchestra will become a resident orchestra for the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival starting in 2007, bumping the Dallas Symphony from its roster…
Big Changes In Store For Baltimore: Glicker Resigns
Thu, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
James Glicker, president & CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, has resigned from his position at the BSO according to a press release issued by the organization. James Glicker’s resignation brings about the end of his tumultuous one-and-a-half year tenure running the BSO. In a press release announcing the event, the BSO credits Mr. Glicker
Atlanta’s 12 Month Bump In The Road
Wed, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
According to a report from WXIA (provided by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and written by Ryan Mahoney), Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue decided against granting a $50 million request from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The ASO requested the money as part of their gorgeous $300 million Santiago Calatrava designed concert hall project… Back in the early
Getting Over Our Bad Selves
Tue, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
Are you obsessed with dominating every last bit of news about your orchestra? Would you prefer no news over positive news mixed in with indifferent or negative coverage about your orchestra? Do you call your local newspaper editors and complain when they don’t present your orchestra in 100% positive light? If you answered “yes” to
CMA Conference Roundup
Mon, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
My day at the Chamber Music America conference was brief but fun and it’s always good to get away to NYC, even if only for a few hours. The conference itself was packed; shoulder to shoulder schmoozing only…
Off To The Chamber Music America Conference
Fri, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
I’ll be appearing today as a panelist for Chamber Music America’s 28th Annual National Conference session entitled Blogging (or how to build an audience without leaving home). The session begins at 11:15 in the Royale Room (9th Floor) of the Westin New York at Times Square, 270 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036. Fellow
Disposable Labor? Part 2
Thu, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
This installment will continue to examine some recent events involving the Cologne New Philharmonic’s hiring practices in order to determine whether or not an abundance of musician labor is being used as a force for positive change or toward more exploitative goals…
Disposable Labor?
Wed, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
Following yesterday’s introduction which foreshadowed some issues which will impact how some orchestras function, today’s article will examine how recent events in Europe may help U.S. orchestras avoid some potential problems…
Some Issues Blowing In The Wind
Tue, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
I smell something blowing in the wind; it’s a storm moving in from the Atlantic. As with all things, the classical music business follows certain cycles and right now it’s in a transition period. As with all periods of transition, there’s the possibility of positive and negative outcomes, however, I have no idea where these
