Drew McManus
Who’s Afraid Of Opera? Apparently Bennett, Colorado
Thu, Feb 2, 2006
by Drew McManus
In Colorado, cultural awareness seems to be at an all time low as a local community makes plans to dismiss an elementary school music teacher for showing first, second, and third graders portions of an educational video designed to teach children about opera…
Big News: Off To Chicago (permanently)
Wed, Feb 2, 2006
by Drew McManus
In the beginning of April, Adaptistration’s global headquarters (my home office) will be relocating to Chicago…
At The NJSO, Is It The Chicken Or The Egg?
Tue, Feb 2, 2006
by Drew McManus
An article in the 2/8/06 edition of the New Jersey Star-Ledger by Willa J. Conrad reports that after more than eight months searching, the New Jersey Symphony Board is having trouble identifying a finalist for the position of president & CEO. The article goes on to report that the organization believes one of the contributing
So That’s What I Would Play
Mon, Feb 2, 2006
by Drew McManus
An ongoing problem in this business is the distinct disconnect between board members and musicians. I recently had a conversation with the director of a Mid-Atlantic area PAC that regaled me with a conversation he recently had with one of his local symphony’s board members…
Examining Dallas’ “Bold Plan For Greatness” – Conclusions
Fri, Feb 2, 2006
by Drew McManus
Strategic plans are only as good as the people designing and implementing them. As such, a properly designed plan implemented by a core of capable executive managers, board leaders, and the music director can serve as a vehicle to limitless accomplishments…
