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Again With The Airline Restrictions

Mon, Dec 12, 2009
by Drew McManus
If there were ever an issue that musicians’ unions, service organizations, and artist managers see eye to eye, it is the need for reasonable measures that allow musicians to bring their instruments on board the aircraft when traveling for business related purposes. Following the botched terror attack of a U.S. airliner over the holiday, airport
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Merry Christmas Everyone

Fri, Dec 12, 2009
by Drew McManus
If you’re out working today, drive safe and make sure to set aside enough time to enjoy the day with family and friends.
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A Happy Follow-Up On Charlotte

Thu, Dec 12, 2009
by Drew McManus
Thanks to Charlotte Symphony Executive Director Jonathan Martin for sending along a press release announcing that the organization has successfully raised the remaining balance of their $1.77 million fundraising goal, details of which were published in yesterday’s post…
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A Bright Note Before Christmas

Wed, Dec 12, 2009
by Drew McManus
Following a series of setbacks that might have been the beginning of the end for other groups, the Charlotte Symphony is less than $100,000 away from its goal of raising $1.77 million by the end of 2009. The fundraising success follows the appointment of Jonathan Martin as Executive Director, who when asked about the goal
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“We Can’t Be At The Mercy Of Every Economic Cycle”

Tue, Dec 12, 2009
by Drew McManus
Today’s headline is a quote from Dennis LaBarre, Cleveland Orchestra’s board president elect. An article in the 12/20/2009 edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer by Zachary Lewis does a good job at examining the challenges in store for the organization. I was pleased when Lewis contacted me to ask about current thinking throughout the field
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