Drew McManus
Indy Settles
Thu, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
I’m stuck in flight delay purgatory so I have yet to see a copy of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) agreement but my sincerest thanks to Indy Star music critic Jay Harvey for giving me a call and providing details. He wrote a terrific article that provides an overview of the very unusual compromise that,
A View Of The Forest
Wed, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
During the recent troubles, we’ve seen orchestras struggling with financial issues that have resulted in several lockouts and a great deal of negative publicity for the field. Many musicians attribute conflict to ideas propagated by the League of American Orchestra, others vigorously dispute this theory. In a lengthy article on the ICSOM, website, Bruce Ridge
Spokane Symphony Proposing Cuts
Tue, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
Although you wouldn’t know it from local press, but if appears that the Spokane Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and its musicians are approaching a potential showdown. According to the SSO musicians, management offered a last, best, and final offer on Thursday 10/11/12. The two year proposal reportedly contains a 13 percent reduction in core orchestra salary,
Off To Lake George And The @OutdoorDrama Conference
Mon, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
I’m en route to Lake George, NY today for the Institute of Outdoor Drama conference where I’ll be giving a presentation on using social media as a customer service platform alongside co-presenter Lisa Middelton, Director of Marketing and Audience Development at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. I’ve put together some downloadable template goodies that I’ll share
Sick Day
Fri, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
There’s a reason doctors tell you to get your rest. They aren’t kidding around and yes, a nice cup of tea and plenty of fluids really does help. So I’m taking a self-imposed sick day in order to prevent burnout; and for those unfamiliar with self-employed sick days, it just means you don’t work as
