Drew McManus
Have a Hassle-Free Holiday
Fri, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
If your work schedule has been as busy as most over this holiday season take the time to relax a little over the next few days. If you want something to occupy your mind think about what I should have included on my “Top 10 list of orchestra related gifts” you could have purchased or
Looking Back At The Money Drug
Wed, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
Back in March I published an article entitled The Money Drug which examines a very real problem in the industry that deals with musicians and managers. The article examines how musicians in the mid and top level orchestras compensate unhappy working conditions and artistic dissatisfaction with an ever increasing need for added compensation.
A Note To The MET Just Relax
Tue, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
A few days ago Norm Lebrecht published a piece about how he was hired by the MET to provide commentary for their UK and European broadcasts but then fired shortly thereafter before ever working on a single broadcast. According to his article Norm claims that one of his BBC executives said the MET decided to
An Unorthodox Method For Supporting Your Orchestra
Mon, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
A member of the Toledo Symphony recently forwarded a link to a political cartoon which appeared in the Toledo Blade that does a wonderful job at highlighting the impact of sacrifices which players sometimes make. It’s well worth your time to go take a look.
Battle Royale
Mon, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
The competition between traditional Nutcracker performances and the radio city Christmas Spectacular continues this season. I published an article at The Partial Observer today which examines how this struggle could have positive or negative outcomes for the entire nonprofit performing arts community. The added competition may force the industry into some positive change, even if
