Chicago Gets Back To The Bargaining Table, But This Time, There’s A New Variable

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According to press statements, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) and its musicians are getting back to the bargaining table with the first round of sessions scheduled for Friday, April 5, 2019. One difference this time around is the sessions will include Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS) negotiator, Kevin Hawkins. Chicago won’t be Hawkins’ first orchestra negotiation. In 2015, he worked with the Utah Symphony & Opera on their collective …

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Taking Some Spin Out Of The Chicago Rhetoric

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As of today, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) has cancelled events through April 9, 2019 and as the work stoppage marches toward the one-month mark, you can bet both sides will be turning up the PR rhetoric. To that end, let’s look at one recent talking point that crosses the spin line. Labor Disputes In The Age Of Gaslighting For decades, it’s been common to see both sides in a …

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Conductor Expiration Dates

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Music Directors are like milk in that they both have expiration dates; or, at least, so goes the old joke. Fortunately for conductors, they have a much longer shelf life and statistically speaking, that runs anywhere from 10 to 12 years. That amount of time usually consists of 2-3 contract cycles and provides most music directors an opportunity to get through the bulk of desired repertoire. If the group was amid …

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New Award Aims To Recognize Programming Excellence

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The Society of Composing Tradition issued a press statement today announcing a new award for orchestras that embrace what it defines as “programming music from composers that have a proven track record of success.” April 1, 2019 SOCIETY OF COMPOSING TRADITION ANNOUNCES NEW AWARD FOR COURAGEOUS PROGRAMMING OF TRADITIONAL REPERTOIRE Program will formalize a system of constructed criteria to recognize effective programming from core and living composers. NEW YORK, 4/1/2019: The …

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Meeting Old Friends For The First Time

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There’s nothing quite as pleasant as connecting with someone you’ve been friends with for 15 years and enjoying a long dinner of talking shop. An even bigger thrill is when it’s the first time you’ve met face to face. That was exactly the case last night when I finally enjoyed meeting Lisa Hirsch in person. Regular readers will recognize her name as it pops up here on a regular basis thanks …

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