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2008 Compensation Report: ICSOM Music Directors

Tue, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
Although the average percent increase for music director compensation in the 2005/06 season was approximately half of figure from the previous season, the Top 10 earners experienced a slightly larger drop than their peers. Regardless, ICSOM music directors remain firmly fixed atop of the orchestral compensation pyramid… WHERE THE NUMBERS COME FROM In order to
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2008 Compensation Report: ICSOM Executive Directors

Mon, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
All in all, the 2005/06 season was good for ICSOM executives and orchestra musicians alike. Of particular note, the glass ceiling for women executives in this field is barely more than a socio-economic afterthought as women continue to comprise an increasing percentage of overall executive positions, including 40 percent of the Top 10 highest paid
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Welcome Chicago Tribune Readers…

Sun, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
…thank you for taking a moment to stop by and I hope you enjoy your time here. The 2008 Orchestra Compensation Reports mentioned in the article by Charles Storch are scheduled for publication between Monday, June 2nd and Friday, June 6th (with a bonus "subscribers only" article on Saturday, June 7th). If the Orchestra Compensation
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Compensation Reports Featured In Today’s Chicago Tribune.

Sun, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
The Chicago Tribune published an article by Charles Storch today which previews information from next week’s orchestra Compensation Reports. Charles uses the topic to take a closer look at the local Chicago scene and he comes up with some observations that absolutely worth your time to read. Click here to read the article.
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Conventions, Compensation, And Blogging

Fri, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
For those with plans to attend the National Performing Arts Convention in Denver next week, make a note to attend The Online Salon Movement, Thursday, June 12, 2008; 4:30-5:45pm, in Room 303 at the Colorado Convention Center where my fellow panelists and I will engage in an inclusive discussion about how the "blogosphere" continues to
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