Commentary
Support For #ShowTheSalary Continues To Snowball
Thu, Jul 7, 2021
by Drew McManus
I doubt the editors at The Chronicle Of Philanthropy thought the decision to publish an op-ed by Vincent Robinson trying to convince readers that including salary figures was a bad thing, especially for diversity, would garner a tidal wave of pushback but that’s exactly what happened. On July 12, 2021 they published a letter to
Thinking About The Better Part Of Valor
Wed, Jul 7, 2021
by Drew McManus
Assuming The Metropolitan Opera doesn’t settle the ongoing labor dispute with Musicians beforehand, July 18 may be the earliest date for details to emerge about the recent tentative agreement between the employer and IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees). July 18 is the date IATSE members plan to hold their ratification meeting so it’s reasonable
Are You Inadvertently Cultivating An Us Against Them Environment?
Mon, Jun 6, 2021
by Drew McManus
If you’re ever interested in sparking a conversation among orchestra managers, musicians, or board members, ask them what they think about the us against them mentality. If you do, make sure to order a drink and sit back because it will probably be a long conversation. In a nutshell, us against them usually rears its
Why Are Still Associating Value By Relative Fish v. Pond Size?
Fri, Jun 6, 2021
by Drew McManus
Just a quick pointer today to highlight something Joe Patti published earlier this week about coming out of the pandemic with an adjusted perspective toward the value of various approaches to live streaming. The term “Internet famous” is used to imply a certain niche appeal, but sometimes that is enough. Every location and organization is
Things That Make You Go Buh?!? Conservatories Getting Into The Artist Management Racket