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The Residual Effects Of Good Communication

Mon, Mar 3, 2004
by Drew McManus
Over the weekend I received an email from an orchestra executive that commented on how much better the world of classical music would be if it was better at communication.   He talked about one topic in particular; press kits that come from guest artists and/or their managers.  Regarding that issue he had this to say:
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How To Kill Classical Music Providing CPR

Thu, Mar 3, 2004
by Drew McManus
OK, I have a ton of work to get done today but I had to chirp in with this good online discussion going on between AJ blogs: Fellow blogger Greg Sandow started a great conversation this week: How To Kill Classical Music.  And never being the one to merely “gripe and leave” Greg is presenting
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New Search Feature Available

Wed, Mar 3, 2004
by Drew McManus
Regular Adaptistration readers may have noticed that the page now has a dedicated search feature.   Give it a try, the link is to your right just below the contact information.
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Time To Revise An Old Joke

Wed, Mar 3, 2004
by Drew McManus
I have to share an early result from Tuesday’s little self test.  In response to the question: “Is an orchestra that has performed in Carnegie Hall better than one that hasn’t?” Many of you have responded by saying that you already knew that anyone can go to Carnegie so long as they can pay the
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Unnatural Restrictions

Tue, Mar 3, 2004
by Drew McManus
So why are the orchestras of New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Cleveland considered America’s “Big Five”?  Is it because they are the five best orchestras in the country with regard to artistic quality?  Are these the ultimate orchestras for musicians and managers that worthy of their aspiration?  Take this little self test to help
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