Drew McManus
Classical Musicians And Retirement
Mon, Jan 1, 2019
by Drew McManus
When it comes to retirement and pensions, there is no shortage of anxiety. Consequently, when I heard a teaser on NPR about a retirement home for orchestra and opera musicians in Italy founded by none other than composer Giuseppe Verdi, my interest was certainly piqued. It was a fascinating segment and you can listen below
Let’s Get Tactical #19NTC
Fri, Jan 1, 2019
by Drew McManus
I’ll be at the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, OR from March 12-15, 2019 and in addition to a presenting a session on creating data driven culture, I’ll be hosting one of NTC’s new tactical sessions. Tactical sessions are shorter sessions, 30-minutes each, are designed to be deep dives into practical, immediately actionable tips
Expecting A Check From The NEA? Think Again.
Thu, Jan 1, 2019
by Drew McManus
Whether it’s grant disbursements, processing applications, or answering questions, you’ll need to hurry up and wait on anything related to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The ongoing government shutdown means NEA staffers are furloughed, their website isn’t being updated, and all phone and electronic communication is going unanswered. While the website isn’t being
Some Early Details About San Francisco Symphony’s New Real Estate Equity Sharing Clause
Wed, Jan 1, 2019
by Drew McManus
Back in November, 2018 we first heard about a new component in the recently ratified San Francisco Symphony collective bargaining agreement (CBA) designed to offset the cost of housing in San Francisco. According to inside sources, the exact language for that term were to be worked out post-negotiation. At the time, details were scarce but we’re
The Conductor Who Knew Too Much
Tue, Jan 1, 2019
by Drew McManus
As a follow-up to yesterday’s post examining the music director’s role in determining a musician’s overscale, a few readers reached out pushing about my “the stories I could tell” remark. After giving it some thought, there is one anecdote worth sharing. In this instance, I’m comfortable sharing the experience because everyone else directly involved is
