Classical Connection Podcast 2: Bad Boys
Thu, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Pianist and conductor Bill Eddins released the second installment in his pioneering classical music Podcast series, Classical Connections last September and it’s well worth your time to download your free copy to listen (no, you don’t need to subscribe to iTunes in order to have access)……
Some Interesting Initiatives In San Francisco
Wed, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
An article in 11/15/05 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle by Joshua Kosman, Chronicle Music Critic, reported on a new concert series from the San Francisco Symphony designed to not only attract new listeners and convert them into returning patrons but appeal to existing patrons as well. The series, entitled Friday 6.5, divides the concert
Pondering Recent Cuts In Baltimore
Tue, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
The recent decision by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra management to eliminate several performances from their Strathmore Hall concert schedule came as a disappointment after reports that their inaugural concerts last season had sold so well (for those who are unaware, the Baltimore Symphony began performing concerts at a second venue, the brand new Music Center
Some Solemn News For The Louisiana Phil
Mon, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Things have been looking up for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) over the months following Katrina; they have been the recipients of two wonderful sponsored performance events in Nashville and New York City. Unfortunately, some solemn news came out of New Orleans this past week…
Checking In On Detroit
Fri, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
A recent article in the Detroit Free Press by Mark Stryker reminds us that The Detroit Symphony continues to be engaged in a recovery process initiated by the financial straits they encountered in 2003…
It’s More Like The Political Arena Than You Think
Thu, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
In case you missed it, one of the best pieces of journalism from this year was published in the 11/06/05 edition of the Oregonian. Music critic David Stabler presents an excellent parallel between the world of politicians and the world of orchestras…
Determining A Bargaining Position At Eastman Part 2
Wed, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Continuing from Part 1 about my lecture to Eastman School of Music students on how they should use observation, communication, and analysis to determine a negotiation bargaining position, we’ll begin to examine how the students utilized an orchestra’s income/expense information to begin formulating a plan…
Determining A Bargaining Position At Eastman Part 1
Tue, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
On Thursday, 11/03/05, I once again had the pleasure of serving as a featured lecturer for Eastman’s Realities of Orchestral Life course. This year’s lecture focused on how the students (as orchestra musicians of tomorrow) should use observation, communication, and analysis to determine their value in the relentlessly changing orchestral environment…
The Things People Say
Mon, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published an article of mine today which focuses on the two high profile events surrounding musicians being replaced by recorded music: the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and the Radio City Music Hall’s “Christmas Spectacular”. True to form, these labor oriented disputes have produced some real quote gems, my favorite is the one from
Still No Word From Interlochen
Sat, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
To date, representatives from the Interlochen Center for the Arts (ICA) have not returned or even acknowledged my requests for information regarding attendance figures from recent years. The request was submitted to ICA after comments from Jeff Kimpton, ICA president, appeared in the press.
