Drew McManus
The Honolulu Symphony – An Island Unto Itself
Thu, Jul 7, 2004
by Drew McManus
It’s not uncommon to hear managers and musicians alike espouse how their orchestra is “unique” among the landscape of American orchestras. They use this to justify why an idea that is successful at Orchestra “A” wouldn’t be transferable to their situation. And to small degrees this is usually true, but the larger picture shows us
The Controversy Over Commissions
Wed, Jul 7, 2004
by Drew McManus
I have to start off this article by employing the use of a shockingly dirty word. A word so heinous that it’s mention can curve an arts administrator’s spine, infect the soul of a donor, and cause America’s orchestras to fall into ruin. If you have a child reading over your shoulder you had best
Back In Town
Mon, Jul 7, 2004
by Drew McManus
I’m back from the Tetons and I already miss being there. It never ceases to amaze me just how good an orchestra can play when everyone is happy, healthy, and talented. There was a fantastic concert where the first half featured music entirely by modern composers (although the modern music purists would be upset to
Off To The Tetons
Fri, Jun 6, 2004
by Drew McManus
I’ll be away from blogging for the next week or so unless I find a cyber caf
Reader Response: SFS “Keeping Score”
Thu, Jun 6, 2004
by Drew McManus
A number of readers sent in their thoughts about the San Francisco Symphony’s “Keeping Score” program and everyone had very positive impressions. However, I did see an odd theme reoccurring through some of the responses. It appears that in a number of PBS markets throughout the country, “Keeping Score” was either not broadcast or aired
