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Don’t Wait, Register To Vote Now!

Thu, Sep 9, 2018
by Drew McManus
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We’re rapidly approaching the November 6, 2018 election and if you haven’t registered to vote or need to update your registration info, don’t put it off until the last moment. National Voter Registration day was Sep. 25 but that doesn’t mean it’s too late. You can kick off the registration process at nationalvoterregistrationday.org or vote.org,
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Apparently, Tuesday Was Post An Arts Admin Job Day

Wed, Sep 9, 2018
by Drew McManus
For whatever reason, a slew of new job listings went up at Arts Admin Jobs, three of which are Featured Listings. https://artsadminjobs.com/job/new-world-symphony-miami-beach-fl-24-director-of-corporate-partnerships/ https://artsadminjobs.com/job/association-of-arts-administration-educators-24-executive-director/ https://artsadminjobs.com/job/philadelphia-youth-orchestra-philadelphia-24-development-director/ https://artsadminjobs.com/job/new-york-youth-symphony-new-york-ny-24-artistic-operations-manager/ And in case you haven’t already noticed, ArtsAdminJobs.com has a new logo…because why not? Change is good and I’m in a minimalist art deco phase. And just a quick bit
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How Much Longer Will The Field Enable Rampant Sexual Misconduct?

Mon, Sep 9, 2018
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 194
Over the past week, news of multiple sexual misconduct allegations within the classical music business have emerged. One incident involved the Cleveland Orchestra being struck by lightning…again. In addition to the ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against concertmaster William Preucil, the Washington Post reports that the orchestra has now suspended principal trombonist, Massimo
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Say What?

Wed, Aug 8, 2018
by Drew McManus
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There’s a thoughtful post from Joe Patti that goes a long way toward reminding us about the serious repetitive text syndrome problem that exists through most nonprofit performing arts fields. Patti’s article highlights sound bites related to education efforts and I wholeheartedly agree that’s one area where repetitive text syndrome is at its worst. Here
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Some Thoughts On The Washington Post Sexual Misconduct and Assault Article

Mon, Aug 8, 2018
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 133
Note: this post was originally published as an essay on my Facebook wall while I was away on hiatus. This is an updated version. In the wake of the Washington Post’s 7/26/18 article that reports allegations of sexual assault against Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster William Preucil, there has been no shortage of online discussion. Given how
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