Drew McManus
Who Doesn't Hate Putting Together An RFP?
Fri, Jul 7, 2011
by Drew McManus
Is there anything more tedious than putting together an RFP (Request For Proposal)? It’s even worse when you have to compile an RFP about a topic you don’t know much about. Granted, it’s a good way to learn and it certainly helps getting organized, but wouldn’t it be nice to have someone else do all
Copywriting Errors That Can Ruin Your Orchestra's Website
Thu, Jun 6, 2011
by Drew McManus
There’s a wonderful article at Smashing Magazine by Bradd Shorr entitled Five Copywriting Errors That Can Ruin a Company’s Website. Although geared toward more of a geek crowd there’s quite a bit for orchestra professionals to benefit from so to that end, I’m going to highlight some of Shorr’s points within the context of our
Philadelphia Pensions: Then And Now
Wed, Jun 6, 2011
by Drew McManus
Hopefully, you caught Peter Dobrin’s article in the 6/27/2011 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer which examines the Philadelphia Orchestra Association’s (POA) request to be relieved from their musician pension obligations via their bankruptcy petition. Dobrin provides an enormous amount of insight into current events an additional item worth considering here is the POA’s historic position
Knowledge Is Power
Tue, Jun 6, 2011
by Drew McManus
One of the biggest requests during the Orchestra Compensation Reports is from readers who are interested in seeing more than a single season worth of data so as to build a more comprehensive frame of reference. I couldn’t agree more and that content is available exclusively via subscription at Adaptistration Premium. To that end, I’m
"Failure Begins At The Top"
Mon, Jun 6, 2011
by Drew McManus
Today’s headline is an excerpt from a piece by San Francisco Chronicle music critic, Joshua Kosman, in an article that was published on 6/19/2011. Kosman’s article is the latest in a growing chorus of voices within the extended field that are taking a much harder look at the root of problems among performing arts organizations
