Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Current Events

Reader Response: Ethical Dilemma At Interlochen

Sat, Apr 4, 2005
I recently received a note from an individual who asked to be identified as “a former loyal employee” of Interlochen. They have some intense viewpoints regarding the decisions made by the new administrators over the past year.

The Value Of Sincerity At Interlochen

Sun, Feb 2, 2005
Ever since Interlochen’s 2004 Thanksgiving Massacre there’s been a swell of media attention surrounding the sincerity behind the motives of Interlochen’s administrative leaders. 

The Turnover In Music Faculty At Interlochen

Sat, Jan 1, 2005
Recently, the Interlochen Center for the Arts website posted the faculty list for the 2005 summer camp season. The list goes a long way in helping to clear up much of the ongoing discussion regarding exactly how many music faculty were dismissed in the recent”Thanksgiving week Massacre.”

Expressing Your Concern To Interlochen

Sun, Dec 12, 2004
A great number of concerned Interlochen alumni and supporters have written asking me what I think they should do: "Should I write a letter? Should I make phone calls? Should I just keep quiet?"  As a result of those many requests, I have put together a contact list of the Interlochen Trustees and Alumni Council

A Sad Day, The Passing Of Fred Fennell

Wed, Dec 12, 2004
In the morning of Tuesday, December 7th, 2004 music legend Fred Fennell passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90.  For those who run around exclusively in orchestra circles you may not readily place Fred’s name with his achievements.