Drew McManus
Big News Regarding Same-Sex Marriage Benefits
Fri, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
I received a note from Alan Gordon, the National Executive Director for AGMA, about a significant development regarding their Health and Retirement Plan. As of December 7th, 2004 the union adopted a provision that:
A Sad Day, The Passing Of Fred Fennell
Wed, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
In the morning of Tuesday, December 7th, 2004 music legend Fred Fennell passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90. For those who run around exclusively in orchestra circles you may not readily place Fred’s name with his achievements.
Blogs, Blogs Everywhere
Wed, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
In yesterday’s San Francisco Classical Voice, Lisa Hirsch published a great piece about the explosion of classical music blogs available today. Not only is it a great reference of music related blogs (you’ll find Arts Journal blogs by Teachout, Sandow, yours truly, and Critical Conversation listed) but it does an equally great job of outlining
Root, Root, Root For The Home Team
Tue, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
Finding an extra special rallying point for your community to get involved with has always been a good move on the part of orchestras. Although orchestras should always have a series of events to focus attention on them, having a big event is a good way to wake up the sleeping congregation and bring in
An Uphill Battle In Kansas City
Mon, Dec 12, 2004
by Drew McManus
An article in the 12/05/04 edition of the Kansas City Star by Paul Horsley reports that the city manager wants to move a proposed parking garage to location which would force patrons to traverse up a steep hill to get from the garage to the planned performing arts center (something elderly or disabled patrons would
