Drew McManus
2005 Compensation Report: ICSOM Music Directors
Thu, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
Next in this series of compensation reports is the comparison between music directors, concertmasters, and base musicians for ICSOM & IGSOBM ensembles. Much like their administrative counterparts, music directors serve as the executive “manager” for nearly all things artistic, at the top level, within an orchestra (although that model is beginning to change). As such,
Official BSO Press Releases
Wed, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra distributed the following press releases late Tuesday evening detailing the appointment of their new music director…
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Selects New Music Director
Tue, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
According to a brief wire from the Associated Press, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra board has elected Marin Alsop to be their new music director. More details will follow as they become available.
2005 Compensation Report: ICSOM Executive Directors
Tue, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
The issue of executive compensation is one which draws a wide range of opinion from those inside and outside the business. The subject has been of particular interest here at Adaptistration simply because using compensation figures is a common method used to evaluate a manager’s value and effectiveness. In last year’s ICSOM Executive Director report
Venezuela – Part 2
Mon, Jul 7, 2005
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published the second in my series of articles about the fascinating program of classical music in Venezuela. This article focuses on an interview I conducted with the program’s founder and director, José Antonio Abreu.
