Revisiting Disposable Labor
Wed, Oct 10, 2008
by Drew McManus
The 10/7/08 edition of MusicalAmerica.com published an article by Frank Cadenhead which reports that conductor Volker Hartung was convicted of “clandestine work” and sentenced him to three months in jail and a 10,000 Euros fine by a court in Strasbourg on 10/3/08. Long time Adaptistration readers will remember Hartung from a series of articles over
Latest Strike News
Tue, Oct 10, 2008
by Drew McManus
On Thursday, October 2, 2008 the musicians of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra (SSO) went on strike. After approximately one year of bargaining sessions which failed to produce a new collective bargaining agreement, SSO presented musicians on 6/1/2008 with individual agreements entitled “SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY, INC. – MUSICIAN AGREEMENT” which state terms of compensation through 2011…
The Nutrition Diva Has Entered The Building
Mon, Oct 10, 2008
by Drew McManus
Inside The Arts continues to grow and today marks the launch of its latest blog so welcome Monica Reinagel, the aka the Nutrition Diva™. Monica, a professional singer, board-certified Licensed Nutritionist, and professionally-trained chef offers advice and answers your questions about specific health and nutrition challenges faced by performing artists…
Star Wars Trumpet Girl Vs. Caribou Barbie Flute
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
by Drew McManus
In the spirit of last night’s debate, I thought it would be fun to close out the week with some head-to-head competition for rights to the most cringe inspiring video of pops music gone wrong…
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Musicians Strike
Thu, Oct 10, 2008
by Drew McManus
According to a statement released by the Madison Area Federation of Musicians, Local #166 AFM, the musicians of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (WCO) officially went on strike at 7:00PM CT, 10/1/2008 as a result of failing to resolve issues in negotiations relating to job security, attendance, and electronic media. The strike comes two days in
Protected: 2008 Orchestra Website Review: Bonus Article
Wed, Oct 10, 2008
by Drew McManus
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“What Should I Do?”
Wed, Oct 10, 2008
by Drew McManus
Throughout any given season I get a regular stream of messages from musicians and managers asking if they should take an audition or apply for a job at some orchestra. They are all anxious to learn if that particular group is financially stable enough to warrant their attention. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the frequency of these requests
Don’t Let The Door Hit Your Ass On The Way Out
Tue, Sep 9, 2008
by Drew McManus
The 9/28/08 edition of the Columbus Dispatch published another article about the post-agreement environment within the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and yet again, certain members of the CSO leadership demonstrated they still suffer from foot-in-mouth disease…
The Cure For Capthca
Mon, Sep 9, 2008
by Drew McManus
Captcha is the method used by most websites to prevent spam by creating a challenge test to ensure a response is not generated by a computer. The predominant method is to create a series of alpha-numeric characters that a user must enter in order to submit a form or blog comment. Personally, I hate them
I Have Two Words For You: Body Double
Fri, Sep 9, 2008
by Drew McManus
Anthony Tommasini’s article in the 9/17/08 edition of the New York Times on the increase of nudity in opera productions got me thinking. Nudity in opera is nothing new, especially in Europe, so why Americans are making such a big deal about it is just another testament to contemporary American cultural values and why are
