Labor Relations
Beadle? Pot? Kettle?
Wed, Jul 7, 2008
by Drew McManus
In case you haven’t been keeping up with the latest news coming out of Columbus, the Columbus Dispatch published some articles about developments in the mediated negotiations. In particular, the musicians of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) rejected the latest proposal from management that would have required the musicians to assist in firing music director
Cleveland and Cincinnati Musicians Speak Out On Columbus
Thu, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
One of the most common email topics I receive regarding the Columbus affair is from readers wondering what the orchestra musicians in nearby Cleveland and Cincinnati think about what is transpiring. Unfortunately, I could only respond by saying that beyond personal (and private) communications I’ve had with some of those musicians there has been no
Why Do They Keep Opening Their Mouths?
Tue, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
I finally had a moment to listen to the WOSU Open Line with Fred Andrle interview with Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Board President Robert "Buzz" Trafford and Executive Director Tony Beadle and I have to say that it never ceases to surprise me how quickly executive leaders can get in over their head. Here are
The Futility Of Words In The Face Of Artistic Poignancy…
Wed, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
By Jeff Stahler, originally published in the April 11, 2008 edition of the Columbus Dispatch
Columbus’ Smoking Gun
Tue, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
If the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is destined to die, then patrons and the local community at-large deserve to know why the fatality should be investigated as a homicide. To that end, it is time to go hunting for clues and as it turns out, there’s a smoking gun at the crime scene…
