Drew McManus
#TBT Get The Most From Your Artist Representation
Thu, Nov 11, 2018
by Drew McManus
For whatever reason, I’ve enjoyed a good bit of shop talk with a broader spectrum of colleagues than usual and one topic that came up on several occasions was artist management. Perhaps unsurprisingly, all the individual artists I spoke with felt their representation was underperforming. And while there was no shortage of gripes, there was
Double Check That Sales Tax
Wed, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
While most nonprofit organizations are also tax-exempt, that doesn’t mean all your current vendors have the necessary documentation to make sure you don’t inadvertently get charged sales tax. One big change in how all this works is the June 21, 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair that now requires most remote sellers (think
Examining The Report to the Special Committee of the Board of Trustees of The Cleveland Orchestra
Tue, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
Today’s article examines the Report to the Special Committee of the Board of Trustees of The Cleveland Orchestra. The report was the result of an independent investigation into sexual misconduct charges against former Concertmaster William Preucil and former Principal Trombonist, Massimo La Rosa. This review focuses on several of the report’s key findings. Scope of
When It Comes To Sexual Misconduct, Are We Treating Symptoms Or Trying To Cure The Disease?
Mon, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
The 10/27/2018 edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer published an article by Zachary Lewis that begins to examine some of the more profound questions following their decision to dismiss William Preucil and Massimo La Rosa for sexual misconduct. According to statements from the Cleveland Orchestra, the organization has adopted two measures from the investigation’s report:
Things Are Getting Tense In Baltimore