Drew McManus
Nudging Yourself Back On The Right Path
Mon, Mar 3, 2009
by Drew McManus
On 3/12/09, conductor Ron Spigelman posted an article at his blog, Sticks and Drones, that examines some recent decisions at the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra reported in an article from the 3/9/09 edition of the Grand Rapids Press. Whether he intended to or not, Spigelman raised exactly the right set of questions at exactly the
Orchestrating Crime and Punishment
Fri, Mar 3, 2009
by Drew McManus
It’s 5:30a.m. and he’s sound asleep. It’s his first week in what will likely be his home for the rest of his life. At precisely half past the hour ________ begins playing through a pair of speakers that have no volume or setting controls. His eyes snap open and another day begins. The “he” in
An Interesting Take On The WCO
Thu, Mar 3, 2009
by Drew McManus
Robert Levine posted an intriguing piece over at Abu Bratsche on 3/6/2009 regarding ongoing developments with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (WCO) negotiations. Never the dull writer, Robert launches the post with this gem, “Labor disputes never bring out the best in employers, and orchestras are no exception.”…
TAFTO 2009 Promotional Banners Now Available
Wed, Mar 3, 2009
by Drew McManus
Take A Friend To Orchestra (TAFTO) month is just around the corner so in order to start spreading the word, you can find a variety of promotional banners to use at your blog and/or website. This year’s look is a little grungier and also new for 2009 is the addition of a higher resolution 1500
Is There Value In Recordings?
Tue, Mar 3, 2009
by Drew McManus
The Oregonian’s classical music critic, David Stabler, posted a fascinating rant on 3/5/2009 about orchestras, musicians, and recording rules. As it turns out, David’s post inspired some readers to send in some intriguing email messages about that blog post which grew into an interesting exchange about the value of orchestra recordings in the new economy
