Drew McManus
A Good Example Of Cultural Reporting
Wed, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
A few days ago I published a piece about the importance of letting newspaper editors know you support and appreciate their decision to run classical music articles beyond mundane concert reviews. Recently, the Baltimore Sun published a piece by Tim Smith about the recent departure of James Glicker, the freshly resigned president & CEO of
Koonsman Heading Back To Run Fort Worth
Tue, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
Sometimes executives simply don’t work out with their orchestras. In Fort Worth, it appears that was the case with Katherine Akos, the executive manager who followed Ann Koonsman, long-time executive director for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra…
Book ’em Danno
Mon, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
The 01/18/06 edition of the Charlotte Observer reports that Opera Carolina has accused its former finance director, Mary Lopes, of embezzling nearly $50,000, of which Ms. Lopes reportedly used half of the funds toward a purchase at a Toyota dealership…
Who Says Orchestras Don’t Compete?
Fri, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
A recent article in the 1/17/06 Philadelphia Inquirer by Peter Dobrin reports that the Philadelphia Orchestra will become a resident orchestra for the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival starting in 2007, bumping the Dallas Symphony from its roster…
Big Changes In Store For Baltimore: Glicker Resigns
Thu, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
James Glicker, president & CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, has resigned from his position at the BSO according to a press release issued by the organization. James Glicker’s resignation brings about the end of his tumultuous one-and-a-half year tenure running the BSO. In a press release announcing the event, the BSO credits Mr. Glicker
