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Partial Observer

They Pay You For Something That’s Fun?

Tue, Jan 1, 2008
by Drew McManus
In her recent article at The Partial Observer, Holly Mulcahy examines why she feels it is time to stop feeling guilty for being a musician. The piece reminded me of the wonderful Take A Friend To Orchestra contribution from Jim Palermo which starts off with the line “A few years ago it dawned on me
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Walking In Eyes Wide Open

Mon, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published an article today by Holly Mulcahy which examines how aspiring musicians learn about their desired career path. More to the point, she talks about how high school and undergraduate students don’t learn enough about the realities of becoming a professional musician unless they are fortunate enough to encounter a private teacher
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Adults Only

Mon, Oct 10, 2007
by Drew McManus
Adult education programs is a well worn topic here at Adaptistration and regular readers already know that I favor a sizeable increase in the quantity and quality of educational activities targeted directly toward adults. Meaning, it is high time to move beyond the static lecture style activities which focus on having someone talk at a
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Is There Value In Being Green?

Wed, Sep 9, 2007
by Drew McManus
My wife, Holly Mulcahy, published an article at The Partial Observer in the beginning of this week which examines the value in orchestras going green. There are a number of worthwhile hurdles to the notion but at the same time I think there are equally worthwhile considerations…
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