Pop Quiz!
Fri, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
You didn’t think the summer was going to be an opportunity to let your brain coast along in neutral, did you? Of course not and to that end, here’s a little quiz to get you thinking…
Don’t Wait, Buy Your Copy Now!
Thu, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
According to the Grant Park Music Festival’s (GPMF) website, describes itself as “The nation’s only free, municipally funded, summer-long, classical music series, the Grant Park Music Festival has been a key part of the lakefront’s vibrant history.” That means it is a government sponsored, autonomous orchestra; yes, an organization thought to only exist mostly in Europe
Overheard At The Convention
Wed, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
Every now and then I like to post an overheard article that highlights some of the more dramatic/amusing/bewildering statements heard at events that cross my path. Typically, conventions are fertile fodder for such efforts but since I wasn’t officially attending the League’s Chicago event last week, I have to rely on colleagues to convey some
2008/09 Cultural Confidence In Review
Mon, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
There is little doubt that the 2008/09 season will be remembered as a time dominated by uncertainty over cash flow, revenue streams, and artistic activity. Based on a year’s worth of tracking, it is clear that this uncertainly had an adverse impact on economic confidence levels throughout a variety of performing arts institutions. Nonetheless, it
Following Up On The SFS Social Networking Site
Fri, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
As promised back in May, it is time to take a closer look behind the scenes at the San Francisco Symphony’s (SFS) social networking site, which was officially launched on May 6, 2009. In order to find out more about how the organization designed the site, how much it costs, and what sort of goals
Last Chance To Weigh-In On Cultural Confidence
Thu, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
If you haven’t done so already, this week is your last chance to vote in the last cycle for the 2008/09 cultural confidence poll. Since 10/2008, we’ve been tracking how readers have been rating the current economic conditions at their respective performing arts organization as well as where they believe those same conditions will exist
Reeling From A One-Two Punch In Phoenix
Wed, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
Local and national news outlets hammered the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra last week by openly challenging the institutional image portrayed in a recent organizational press release. In particular, both articles report on the string of recent labor problems…
Network With Drew
Tue, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
Are you in Chicago this week for the League convention? If so, then don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with me while you’re in town. I’ll be downtown on and off from Today through Saturday so if you’re interested in scheduling a time to sit down and talk over coffee, lunch, dinner, or
Announcing Adaptistration Premium: Be The Insider
Mon, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
I am very pleased to announce the launch of Adaptistration Premium, the new online home for all of the Orchestra Compensation Report and Orchestra Website Review materials that were previously only available as print publications. Although the print publications have always been very popular, one of the most frequent requests is to make the data
2009 Compensation Report: Concertmasters
Fri, Jun 6, 2009
by Drew McManus
If you were a concertmaster in the 2006/07 season, odds are you enjoyed a sizeable increase in annual compensation. In fact, the average concertmaster noticed the largest percent increase in compensation since the 2001/02 season…
