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Conductor Expiration Dates

Tue, Apr 4, 2019
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 211
Music Directors are like milk in that they both have expiration dates; or, at least, so goes the old joke. Fortunately for conductors, they have a much longer shelf life and statistically speaking, that runs anywhere from 10 to 12 years. That amount of time usually consists of 2-3 contract cycles and provides most music
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New Award Aims To Recognize Programming Excellence

Mon, Apr 4, 2019
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 151
The Society of Composing Tradition issued a press statement today announcing a new award for orchestras that embrace what it defines as “programming music from composers that have a proven track record of success.” April 1, 2019 SOCIETY OF COMPOSING TRADITION ANNOUNCES NEW AWARD FOR COURAGEOUS PROGRAMMING OF TRADITIONAL REPERTOIRE Program will formalize a system
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Meeting Old Friends For The First Time

Fri, Mar 3, 2019
by Drew McManus
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There’s nothing quite as pleasant as connecting with someone you’ve been friends with for 15 years and enjoying a long dinner of talking shop. An even bigger thrill is when it’s the first time you’ve met face to face. That was exactly the case last night when I finally enjoyed meeting Lisa Hirsch in person.
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#TBT Work Stoppage Basics

Thu, Mar 3, 2019
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 140
Every time a work stoppage rolls around and lasts for more than a few weeks, it is common to see some typical questions arise. To that end, today’s #TBT includes some articles I’ve written over the years that cover some of these topics. Here’s one that continues to be one of the most visited articles
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More, And Longer, Cancellations In Chicago

Wed, Mar 3, 2019
by Drew McManus
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On Monday, 3/25/2019, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) released a statement that it was cancelling a week’s worth of concerts and events through April 2, 2019. Ticket holders received notifications of the cancellations and their options for what to do with the now obsolete tickets: Exchange your tickets into the same or similar seating
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