Drew McManus
How to Save Classical Music – Step One
Tue, Apr 4, 2004
by Drew McManus
Step One – Establishing the Problem Getting people interested in classical music is easy. The product sells itself with little effort beyond that from the extremely talented musicians required to create it. So why are orchestras fighting to find replacements to plug the holes in their rapidly eroding patron base? Why is it difficult to
Orchestra Docents Study: Introduction
Mon, Apr 4, 2004
by Drew McManus
Recently, I completed an analysis of the Denver Zoo volunteer docent program. A docent is traditionally an individual who is a lecturer or tour guide in a museum or cathedral. But contemporary avenues of service include many non profit organizations which have a great deal of public contact, such as zoos. I became introduced to
No Confidence Vote In Scotland
Fri, Apr 4, 2004
by Drew McManus
In today’s Soctsman.com they feature an article by Emma Gunby about the rumor that the musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra have taken a vote of no confidence in order to remove their music director. I don’t claim to know any of the particulars about that situation, but what I’m more interested in is
Reader Response: Executive Compensation
Thu, Apr 4, 2004
by Drew McManus
As promised, here are some excerpts from the many readers who took their time to send an email in response the executive compensation issues. Lawrence J. Fried, Executive Director, Bellevue Philharmonic (an ensemble not included in any of the articles) wrote in to say: As a twenty-year veteran of orchestra management, I can assure you
A Few Odds & Ends
Wed, Apr 4, 2004
by Drew McManus
Neo Classical Article: I recently published a new article on my column at Partial Observer entitled Musical Fortune Cookies – Recalling the memories that make music special. It’s a light hearted piece that has a great story of exactly how you shouldn’t behave at an opera concert. It’s worth the time, so go look. Some
