Current Events
Some Beginning Of The Week Absurdity
Mon, Sep 9, 2007
by Drew McManus
It seems that every other year or so we come across an instance where an ensemble is considering paying musicians based on how many notes play. For some time, that was just about the craziest thing one could run across in this business, at least, until now…
Happy 4th Of July
Wed, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
While celebrating the founding of the country, take a moment today to remember those who don’t have the opportunity to be with family and friends while serving overseas in the Armed Forces. Furthermore, take a moment to remember that the single largest employer of full-time professional musicians is the United States Armed Forces. The United
Happy Memorial Day
Mon, May 5, 2007
by Drew McManus
Whether you’re home all day enjoying the holiday with family and friends or your orchestra is putting on a performance today, try to take a few moments to remember the reason for the holiday. Furthermore, take a moment to remember that the single largest employer of full-time professional musicians is the United States Armed Forces.
Still No Word From Interlochen
Sat, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
To date, representatives from the Interlochen Center for the Arts (ICA) have not returned or even acknowledged my requests for information regarding attendance figures from recent years. The request was submitted to ICA after comments from Jeff Kimpton, ICA president, appeared in the press.
The Latest Interlochen Spin
Sat, Aug 8, 2005
by Drew McManus
The 2005 Arts Camp session is over; the final strains of Les Preludes have drifted away and now reside only as memories in the minds of those who were there this summer. Unfortunately, there seems to be a great deal of spin drifting out of the president’s office as well..
