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Some Good News

Fri, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Several ICSOM orchestras have concluded collective bargaining agreement negotiations recently but a few stand out as examples demonstrating sizeable improvements in musician compensation…
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Getting My Head Above Water

Thu, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m back in Chicago and am slogging through several hundred email messages and several dozen phone messages. Hopefully, I’ll be back to blogging as usual by tomorrow or next Monday. In the meantime, check out one of the blogs I visit on a daily basis, Butts In The Seats, Musings on Practical Solutions For Arts
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Back To Chicago

Wed, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m heading back to Chicago today so, just in case you haven’t seen it yet, check out the big news from New York: Alan Gilbert Named To Lead NY Philharmonic
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Every Wonder What Goes On During Orchestra Meetings?

Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
CSO bassist Michael Hovnanian gives you a look into the often closes door meetings between management and musicians when he presents his recollection of events from a recent meeting between CSO musicians and the management of the Ravina Music Festival. All in all, it is fascinating reading and gives you more useful insight into how
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ArtsWatch

Mon, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m taking a sincere vacation day today and am immersing myself in a day-long hike in the Grand Teton National Park. In the meantime, please take a moment to visit a new blog written by Philadelphia Inquirer music critic, Peter Dobrin. Peter is one of my favorite cultural journalists currently working and I’m glad to
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