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Drew McManus

Get Money, Get Paid

Mon, Jun 6, 2011
Two articles worth looking into came out last week that touched on what will almost certainly become an increasing flashpoint of attention in coming months: executive compensation. First up is Peter Dobrin’s article in the 6/9/2011 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer that takes a long look at recently released compensation figures for Philadelphia Orchestra Association

The League: Then And Now

Fri, Jun 6, 2011
I had the opportunity to watch the opening segment of the League’s Red Alert! plenary session which consisted of a speech from League CEO Jesse Rosen. He read a list of current orchestra bankruptcies (Philadelphia, Syracuse, Honolulu, New Mexico, & Louisville) and defined them as “critical situations” that have “erupted” since 2008. He said they

"Ending the Doctrine of Failure"

Thu, Jun 6, 2011
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Last Monday, I hinted at revealing more details related to the League of American Orchestra’s (League) decision to reject International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM) chairman and North Carolina Symphony bassist Bruce Ridge’s offer to participate as an elected musician representative in the League’s “Red Alert!” plenary session at this year’s conference. So

Editorial Cartoon Day: Sandow

Wed, Jun 6, 2011
Adaptistration Editorial Cartoon Sandow
It looks like Dixon, Adaptistration’s resident editorial cartoonist and the wit behind the humor at the hit orchestra biz comic strip Who’s Minding The Score?, has a bone to pick with Greg Sandow over some of his remarks to The Australian…

You Need To Do Three Things Today

Tue, Jun 6, 2011
I’m just coming out of a series of project deadlines so today’s post will get right to the point with three things you need to do…
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