Commentary
What You Don’t Know Could Fill A Double Bass
Thu, Jun 6, 2016
by Drew McManus
There’s a fascinating article in the June, 2016 online edition of The Strad by double bass soloist, Gary Karr (originally written in 2014 for the magazine’s July print issue). It examines Karr’s frustration over the years working with conductors that knew too little about the double bass, or at least, less than they should in
You’re An Ignorant Dilettante
Fri, Jun 6, 2016
by Drew McManus
Holly Mulcahy published an article on 6/2/16 titled I’m a condescending bore. You’re an ignorant dilettante. Please give us money. that takes a long, hard look at one of the more damaging stereotypes the field as a whole can’t shed fast enough: erudite posers. But in her typical way, it isn’t just an extended gripe
The Second Great Lie Of Academia
Wed, May 5, 2016
by Drew McManus
At the beginning of April, we conducted a poll asking readers what they thought about the numbers of students graduating with music performance degrees. With more than 500 responses, the vast majority of readers, 73 percent, indicated that conservatories and schools of music produce too many classical music performance graduates. 18 percent indicated the numbers
Toronto Symphony Appears To Be Stuck In Former CEO’s Legal Splash Zone
Mon, May 5, 2016
by Drew McManus
Toward the end of March, 2016 we examined the nasty PR mess the Toronto Symphony Orchestras (TSO) has been caught up in by way of the very public annulment legal battle between former president and CEO, Jeff Melanson, and his estranged wife, Eleanor McCain. Melanson, who departed his position after 16 months on the job, recently launched
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