Long time readers will recall that I spent some time looking for a cartoonist back in 2005 with the goal of creating a cartoon that brings to life the magic that is working and living in the orchestra field. The idea simply wasn’t able to get off the ground at that time but things have changed and there might be some hope for this project yet…
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Change Is Good
Regular readers have likely already noticed Adaptistration’s new look. I’ve been anxious to experiment with a grunge theme for awhile and the start of a new year seemed like a good time. But Adaptistration isn’t the only blog at Inside The Arts sporting fresh graphics, Sticks and Drones has a sporty new look and the Inside The Arts homepage features a retro makeover. Tomorrow, Scanning The Dial will join in on the fun with an updated appearance as well as a new co-author…
Welcome Midwest Conventioneers!
The 2009 Midwest Clinic, an international band and orchestra conference, is in full swing here in Chicago. The convention regularly brings somewhere in the neighborhood of 15,000 conventioneers to town for a vast array of education related activity (full list). I’ll be attending the convention today, Wednesday, 12/15/2009 meeting with clients, colleagues, and friends and likely again on Thursday and Friday. If you would like to arrange a time to meet, you can call or txt my cell at 708-990-0408, send an email, or call my office at 708-445-2675.
Adaptistration Turns Six
Although 2009 has endured its fair share of economic downturn related turmoil, traffic and interactivity at Adaptistration have never been better. Today marks Adaptistration’s sixth anniversary and after more than 1,600 posts and 2,000 comments, blogging is more fun and relevant than ever…
Sprucing Up the Homestead
It has been awhile since I updated my consulting website and over the last weekend, I completed installing a new template and updated content. I don’t usually post this sort of housekeeping info here at Adaptistration but after having several people in the business I’ve known for some time contact me last week to say “I didn’t know you were an arts consultant,” it seems high time to point the updated business website…