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The Orchestra Musician Job Offer: “No” Is An Option

Wed, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 174
It’s no secret that orchestra musician positions are highly competitive, even at ensembles that pay less than living wage. The statistical likelihood of becoming the finalist and receiving a job offer is, at best, dubious. Nonetheless, just because you end up with an offer doesn’t mean you should automatically accept. I’ve lost track of how
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The Arts Admin Job Offer: Know When To Walk Away…And Know When To Run

Tue, Oct 10, 2018
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 023
If I had a nickel every time I’ve seen a good manager leave the field because s/he walked into a toxic environment that burned their spirit to a crisp, I could have retired by now. Simply put, that fire under your current frying pan may be hotter than you think. As a result, it’s a
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Women Pioneers Among On-Stage Musicians

Wed, Sep 9, 2018
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 120
Recently, I read an essay by Nancy Fako that recounted her experiences as one of the early women to win a position in the Boys Club brass sections of 1960 era large budget orchestras. It’s a great essay (something I hope will be published here soon) but it made me wonder about similar women musicians
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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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The Latest High Profile #MeToo Accusation

Fri, Aug 8, 2018
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 125
The 8/22/18 edition of the New York Times published an article by Michael Cooper which reports on allegations that countertenor David Daniels drugged and raped a fellow singer in 2010. The singer, Samuel Schultz, a 32-year-old baritone, said in an interview on Wednesday that he had been drugged and raped by Mr. Daniels and Mr.
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