Drew McManus
Making better musicians for today and tomorrow
Mon, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
Historically, most orchestra musicians take a very passive role in how their orchestra functions; artistically, and administratively. They play the music and administrators make the decisions, end of story. But one orchestra has taken a large step toward moving musicians from passive to active participants. The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra recently underwent a massive transformation
I’m not the only one complaining about prices
Sat, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
I just ran across this article in the NY Times by John Rockwell entitled Turn-Ons: Classical Concerts. Turnoffs: Sticker-Shock Tickets. We seem to have similar opinions about the inflated cost of orchestra tickets. Here’s a teaser: “Museums attract the young because people know they are a good deal: low prices for everyone, and once
Reader Response: Talk is cheap, tickets aren’t
Sat, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
I received quite a few responses from orchestra managers challenging my point of view regarding the recent article about orchestra ticket prices . One of which came from Curt Long, the Executive Director for the Dayton Philharmonic…
Talk is cheap, tickets aren’t
Thu, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
Audience development is a big issue in this industry. Attendance is down, younger patrons are harder to attract, and subscription series are getting increasingly difficult to sell. In addition to all of the cultural, social, and marketing issues involved with this problem, I think a widely overlooked area is the cost of single tickets… Kennedy Center
Reader Response: Orchestra Radio
Wed, Jan 1, 2004
by Drew McManus
I have to say that I can always count on my readers to help further my education. Many thanks to reader Herb in Texas for writing in with a pointer to the situation at Seattle’s KING-FM. Herb believes that the radio station is collectively run by the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera. I have not
