Drew McManus
A Letter To Terry Teachout
Tue, May 5, 2011
by Drew McManus
Dear Terry, I read your Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article from 4/29/2011 and feel that not only are your conclusions unfounded but your perspective on the business of performing arts organizations is becoming dangerously detached from authenticity…
Introducing Adaptistration Jobs
Mon, May 5, 2011
by Drew McManus
Let me begin by issuing a giant thank you to everyone who took an early interest in this project and I’m very pleased to announce that today marks the official launch of Adaptistration Jobs, which I’m sure will rapidly become the go-to online resource for finding administrative openings in orchestra, opera, and chamber groups. Not
Who Knew Conductors Could Be So Deep?
Fri, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
I kid, I kid. But in all seriousness, Sticks and Drones co-authors and music directors, Bill Eddins and Ron Spigelman, each posted articles this week that will get you thinking. One examines the enemy within and the other looks in the same direction for support…
Some Thoughts On The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
Thu, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
Since it was announced that the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra (NMSO) board voted to file for Chapter 7 (liquidation) bankruptcy earlier this month, it came as a surprise to some but not so much to others. But before we get too far along in this piece, let me start off by flipping the full disclosure
Adaptistration Jobs Is On The Way
Wed, Apr 4, 2011
by Drew McManus
Set aside Monday, May 2, 2011 on your calendar as that marks the official launch of Adaptistration Jobs, the jobs board for admin positions in orchestra, opera, and chamber organizations of all budget sizes. It is a completely free service; meaning, it’s free to post jobs, free to search, and free to apply. No limits
