Drew McManus
Off To The Chamber Music America Conference
Fri, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
I’ll be appearing today as a panelist for Chamber Music America’s 28th Annual National Conference session entitled Blogging (or how to build an audience without leaving home). The session begins at 11:15 in the Royale Room (9th Floor) of the Westin New York at Times Square, 270 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036. Fellow
Disposable Labor? Part 2
Thu, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
This installment will continue to examine some recent events involving the Cologne New Philharmonic’s hiring practices in order to determine whether or not an abundance of musician labor is being used as a force for positive change or toward more exploitative goals…
Disposable Labor?
Wed, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
Following yesterday’s introduction which foreshadowed some issues which will impact how some orchestras function, today’s article will examine how recent events in Europe may help U.S. orchestras avoid some potential problems…
Some Issues Blowing In The Wind
Tue, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
I smell something blowing in the wind; it’s a storm moving in from the Atlantic. As with all things, the classical music business follows certain cycles and right now it’s in a transition period. As with all periods of transition, there’s the possibility of positive and negative outcomes, however, I have no idea where these
Blogging Chamber Music
Mon, Jan 1, 2006
by Drew McManus
This week is Chamber Music America’s 28th Annual National Conference and on Friday, the 13th (yes, I know) I’ll be a panelist for a discussion about how CMA members can use blogs to build an audience and make a connection with their fans. Joining me on the panel are two infinitely entertaining and sharp individuals,
