Governance
How Troubled Orchestras Can Bounce Back And Flourish
Mon, Sep 9, 2012
by Drew McManus
WQXR’s latest podcast from their Conducting Business series, which focuses on issues affecting the classical music landscape, includes a discussion about the state of American orchestras and the current rash of labor disputes. The panel includes host Naomi Lewin, Graydon Royce, music critic at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Jesse Rosen, president and chief executive of the League of
Imaginary Fiscal Distress Syndrome
Wed, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
Back in January of 2012 I published a post titled Do Some Orchestras Exaggerate Their Financial Position For Negotiation Leverage? Like most topical subjects, there was examination elsewhere throughout the culture blogging community with some in the Chicken Little circles suggesting such a notion was ludicrous. Consequently, I found Thomas Cott’s 8/21/12 newsletter fascinating as
Inside the Dayton Arts Merger Part 2
Fri, Aug 8, 2012
Part 1 in this series examined the background, reasoning, timeline, and process behind the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra merger. Today’s installment will examine key factors and present conclusions.
Inside the Dayton Arts Merger Part 1
Thu, Aug 8, 2012
It’s been a busy summer so far here in Dayton, as well as a hot one! As of July 1, the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra are now one organization – the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the first merged ballet company, opera company, and symphony orchestra in the United States. When Drew
A Bad Idea In Any Economic Environment