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Jacksonville: $1.25 Mil. In Concessions But Lockout Ensues

Wed, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Although a 15 hour negotiating session on December 14, 2007 yielded $1.25 million in concessions from musicians, the Jacksonville Symphony Association (JSA) and the Jacksonville Symphony Players’ Association (JSPA) were unable to craft a final agreement. As a result, the current lockout will continue well into the opening weeks of 2008. Furthermore, the JSA will
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Perlman x 2

Tue, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
The Westchester Philharmonic’s recent decision to appoint Itzhak Perlman as artistic director received a double-dose of attention this week in the New York media. The New York Times published an article by Dan Wakin which examines Mr. Perlman’s trek toward a regular conducting gig. The other article was published as an opinion piece in Newsday
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Books On Culture: A New Inside The Arts Blog

Mon, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
There’s excitement in the air as today marks the launch of the latest Inside The Arts blog. Books On Culture; discovering books on music and culture with John Rosenkrans is one of the most unique arts and culture blogs to enter the fray since the medium winked into existence several years ago. Although it seems
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Tampa Settles While Jacksonville Remains Locked Out

Fri, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
On Sunday, 12/9/2007 the musicians of the Florida Orchestra (located in Tampa, FL) ratified a three year contract after having been engaged in play-and-talk since September. The three-year concessionary agreement averted what would have become the second work stoppage by a professional orchestra in the state of Florida…
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Inside The Arts Puts Butts In The Seats

Thu, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Regulars to the cultural blogosphere are likely familiar with Joe Patti’s blog, Butts In The Seats; musings on practical solutions for arts management. It has been one of my favorite blogs ever since its inaugural post nearly three years ago and I am pleased to announce that Joe has agreed to make Butts In The
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