Drew McManus
Speaking Truth To Power With Empathy, Patience, And Process
Thu, Aug 8, 2017
by Drew McManus
In the wake of recent events, I am grateful that tomorrow includes a scheduled guest author post from composer Kareem Roustom. I had the pleasure of spending some time with Roustom during his recent trip to Chicago when the Grant Park Music Festival performed his work Ramal. Like so many of the best works coming
Sidetracked By Current Events
Wed, Aug 8, 2017
by Drew McManus
Not unlike many across the country, I became absorbed with current events yesterday so today’s original topic will have to wait. It’s been an absorbing 24 hours and if nothing else, it may provide some with a fresh perspective on yesterday’s post.
The Latest Intersection Of Politics And Culture
Tue, Aug 8, 2017
by Drew McManus
If you’re not familiar with the Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra, it’s a community orchestra with an annual budget in the low $100k range. Their concerts are free of charge and apart from a few paid ringers, the musicians are volunteers and students. At the same time, that hasn’t stopped the group from becoming the focus
Get Your Sleuth On With The Orchestra Financial Reports
Mon, Aug 8, 2017
by Drew McManus
In the wake of the Orchestra Compensation Reports, it’s good to take a step back and realize all the raw information is available to anyone. All that’s required is to locate and download an orchestra’s IRS form 990. Fortunately, we have a resource to make that first tedious step one-click simple: the Orchestra Financial Reports
Following Up On “Not Reported” Music Director Compensation
Fri, Aug 8, 2017
by Drew McManus
One of the changes to this year’s Orchestra Compensation Reports was a decision to let the transparency process related to obtaining missing compensation information and associated clarification unfold for readers to witness firsthand. As a 501(c)3, an orchestra is required to report information for officers, directors, individual trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Having said
