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Some Good News About Outreach And Diversity Out Of Baltimore

Thu, Jul 7, 2016
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 084
The 6/28/2016 edition of the Baltimore Sun published an article by Mary Carole McCauley that reports on a $1.2 million gift from Mark and Patricia Joseph which will be used to increase accessibility to existing Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) education efforts for students from low income schools. The gift is very straightforward in that the funds
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Thinking About Security

Wed, Jul 7, 2016
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 159
Over the 4th of July weekend, one of my clients, Freeman Stage at Bayside, experienced a security concern that required rescheduling a concert. Fortunately, the group handled the situation wonderfully and their patrons have been nothing but supportive; even better, one of the two suspects is currently in custody (details). But this does remind everyone
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Kaiser Files Philly Orch Report. Zero Surprises.

Tue, Jul 7, 2016
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 133
Back at the beginning of the 2015/16 season, the Philadelphia Orchestra was primed and ready for a major labor dispute but just when it seemed like things would get ugly, the Philadelphia Orchestra Association (POA) and the musicians agreed to a one-year agreement with the proviso that the orchestra would hire an independent consultant, former
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4th Of July Is Especially Important This Year

Mon, Jul 7, 2016
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 118
Typically, my 4th Of July posts wish everyone a fun and relaxing holiday regardless if you’re at home with family and friends or out working at one of the numerous live music events that make this particular holiday special. Some of the most prominent music ensembles working today are the US Armed Forces military bands
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Apple Plans To Bach-Block Your Live Event Recording

Fri, Jul 7, 2016
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 195
Your opinion on the pro/con smartphone camera use inside the venue argument may become moot if one or more of Apple’s recently granted patents makes its way into iPhones in the near future. In a nutshell, the patents detail the ability for the phone to receive infrared signal that will effectively disable or otherwise prevent
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