Drew McManus
This Is How It Should Work
Thu, Jul 7, 2004
by Drew McManus
Today’s Wisconsin State Journal featured an article by Anita Clark detailing the exceptionally large private gift by W. Jerome Frautschi to build the new Overture Center in Madison Wisconsin. The $205 million gift was presented by Frautschi because he simply believes that private money, not public funds, should pay for the new Performing Arts Center.
An Example Of Good Taste In Columbus
Thu, Jul 7, 2004
by Drew McManus
I just want to direct your attention to the Columbus (OH) Symphony Musicians website today. The Columbus Symphony is another orchestra among the many financially troubled organizations across the country. I wanted to point out this particular website because it’s a very good example of how one side of a very tense labor negotiation should design an
Is Video Game Music The Next Big Outreach Tool?
Wed, Jul 7, 2004
by Drew McManus
It’s been a few months since the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed selections from the soundtrack for the video game Final Fantasy. And since that time there’s been some interesting discussion about the outreach true potential of video game music. Since that time I’ve directed a considerable amount of thinking toward this topic and I’ve come
Perhaps Chairman Smoot Wants A Strike
Tue, Jul 7, 2004
by Drew McManus
Ever since the POA launched their public relations campaign to promote their side of the contract negotiations I’ve wondered why board chairman, Richard Smoot, took such a hard line position so quickly. Unfortunately, I can only speculate as to why. I’m still waiting to hear back from the POA spokesman, Steve Albertini, with an answer
Reader Response: More From Philadelphia Patrons
Mon, Jul 7, 2004
by Drew McManus
The email messages from Philadelphia Orchestra patrons keep pouring in. Everyone has an opinion about the topic which range from concern to disgust. But it’s the letters from patrons which have really caught my attention. Many patrons seem to be using the tone and outcome of the labor negotiations as the deciding factor regarding whether
