Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

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Cleveland and Cincinnati Musicians Speak Out On Columbus

Thu, May 5, 2008
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
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

In Columbus, Why Read When You Can Watch?

Thu, May 5, 2008
On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 the musicians of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) held a press conference to release a proposed financial plan prepared by Wachovia Securities Vice-President, Daniel R. LaMacchia. The musicians assert that this plan will allow the organization to move forward with an uninterrupted 2008/09 season as well as produce financial stability

The Futility Of Words In The Face Of Artistic Poignancy…

Wed, May 5, 2008
By Jeff Stahler, originally published in the April 11, 2008 edition of the Columbus Dispatch

Columbus’ Smoking Gun

Tue, May 5, 2008
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…
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