Drew McManus
Thanks For the Cash But We’ll Need To See Your ID
Thu, Jun 6, 2005
by Drew McManus
There’s a sticky situation surrounding the now incarcerated investing magnate Alberto Vilar’s alleged indiscretions. The U.S. government has charged Mr. Vilar with three fraud related counts including defrauding a client of $5 million and using a high six-figure portion of those funds to make good on several defaulted pledges to performing arts organizations; including high
Lost But Not Forgotten
Wed, Jun 6, 2005
by Drew McManus
Several orchestras have gone bankrupt & stopped playing since 2001. Here you can keep track of news relating to their situation: A MUST read.
…Adaptistration
Wed, Jun 6, 2005
by Drew McManus
Change is difficult, change is turbulent, and change is painful…
An ICSOM Orchestra In ROPA Clothing
Wed, Jun 6, 2005
by Drew McManus
The Grand Rapids Symphony, perched atop the pile of ROPA organizations for a number of years, has been staring its destiny square in the face. Oddly enough, when compared to organizations at the lower end of the ICSOM budget scale (the next level up from ROPA status), Grand Rapids excels in nearly every category:
TAFTO Contribution: Paul Bailey
Tue, May 5, 2005
by Drew McManus
Musician and composer Paul Bailey helps round out the TAFTO contributions by examining some of classical music’s side roads. As a musician, Paul has put a good bit of thought into exactly what constitutes a special concert experience is for him and he shares those thoughts about how to come across the magic with his
