The “Challenges” Facing Interlochen Part 4
Sun, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
At the conclusion of Part 3 I left off with the promise of presenting a challenge system designed to maintain the benefits of the old system as well as address some of the observations and concerns expressed to me by the more than 80 Interlochen faculty members I interviewed.
The American Anthem At The Greek Olympics
Sat, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
I just watched the medal ceremony for Michael Phelps and heard the version of the Star Spangled Banner they’ve decided to use (although I freely admit that I don’t have the first idea about “who” makes this decision). And I have to say that I don’t like the version they’ve selected at all. As a
The “Challenges” Facing Interlochen Part 3
Sat, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
To continue where I left off in Part 2, I’ll continue analyzing the rational for eliminating the challenge system as provided during my interview with Michael Albaugh, Interlochen’s Director of Music.
Some Recent Developments And Debunking Some Spin
Fri, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
Recent DevelopmentsIt’s certainly been an interesting week in the orchestra industry. One very interesting development is the recent announcement that Columbus Symphony Orchestra Board Chair Michael J. McMennamin has relinquished his post as chair of the Board of Trustees. Details are covered in an article by Eileen Coyne in the August 12th edition of Columbus
Reader Response: Various Thoughts From Some “Guy”
Thu, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
Last Monday’s article produced a wonderful stream of emails from a wide assortment of readers. People wrote in to comment about my “doctor” complaint mostly in favor but a few chastised my “cavalier attitude” toward people who have “worked hard” to get that Ph.D degree. But some of the really fascinating feedback centered on the
An Interview With Dan Hart
Wed, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
I recently had the opportunity to talk to Dan Hart, the former executive director of the Columbus (OH) Symphony and the incoming executive director for the Buffalo Philharmonic…
Negotiation News From Columbus (OH)
Tue, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
This summer is unique in that it’s one of those odd years when a large percentage of orchestras across the country are negotiating new contracts simultaneously. For the small portion of orchestras that aren’t negotiating, it’s a nice time to focus on matters at hand and look forward to the upcoming season…
Various Thoughts From Some “Guy”
Mon, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
Fellow AJ blogger Kyle Gann posted a comment of mine a few days ago I sent to him in response to a piece he wrote about a new degree program for music criticism. And it brings up an interesting point about society in general: the amount of automatic validation people assign to owning a degree.
The “Challenges” Facing Interlochen Part 1
Sun, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
Picking up where I left off from the end of the decision making articles (Part 1 & Part 2), I am now going to begin examining Interlochen’s challenge system in detail. We’ll begin by examining the challenge system that has been eliminated as well as the current system the Interlochen administration has created to replace
The “Challenges” Facing Interlochen Part 2
Sun, Aug 8, 2004
by Drew McManus
To continue where I left off in The “Challenges” Facing Interlochen Part 1, I’ll now focus on the specific rationale behind why the old challenge system (hereto referred to as “challenges”) was eliminated and list the goals of the new audition policy.
