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Lectures & Presentations

Live Blogging From The American Orchestras Summit

Wed, Jan 1, 2010
by Drew McManus
Throughout the course of the day, albeit with an interruption during session from 11:30am – 12:30pm ET, I’ll be doing my best to post thoughts and observations from today’s sessions at the American Orchestras Summit (full schedule). Keep an eye on the following update time stamp to keep track of new notes Last Updated: 3:45pm…
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Inside The Arts Is Hosting The American Orchestras Summit Blog

Mon, Jan 1, 2010
by Drew McManus
Enlarging The Circle, the official blog of the American Orchestras Summit goes live on Monday, 1/25/2010 and I’m very pleased that Inside The Arts will be able to assist by hosting the blog. Likewise, I’ll be serving as the blog moderator (but not an author) to make sure things run smoothly. Speaking of the blog
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Appearing At The American Orchestras Summit

Tue, Jan 1, 2010
by Drew McManus
From January 26-28, 2010 the University of Michigan is hosting an American Orchestras Summit. Titled Enlarging the Circle: Creating Partnerships in Research and Performance, the organizers describe their goals as “bring[ing] together arts presenters, orchestra leaders, and academics to explore potential partnerships and strategies for confronting the many challenges that face the American orchestra today.”
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Conventions, Compensation, And Blogging

Fri, May 5, 2008
by Drew McManus
For those with plans to attend the National Performing Arts Convention in Denver next week, make a note to attend The Online Salon Movement, Thursday, June 12, 2008; 4:30-5:45pm, in Room 303 at the Colorado Convention Center where my fellow panelists and I will engage in an inclusive discussion about how the "blogosphere" continues to
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What The Heck Is IGAMP?

Wed, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
So long as the gods of travel smile on my journey, I’ll arrive in Minneapolis this morning in time for my presentation later in the afternoon detailing eight months worth of effort on a project I’ve been working on for the Musicians of the Phoenix Symphony…
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