NPAC eBook Link
Fri, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
As promised, click here to go to the download page for the free How To Connect With New Media eBook. I had a wonderful time at the session and hope all those in attendance found the session informative and entertaining. I was honored to be a part of such a special session with moderator Monica
NPAC Presentation Day
Thu, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
If you’re attending the National Performing Arts Convention and haven’t solidified plans on which sessions you’re attending today, make sure you stop by Room 303 at 4:30PM for the session on blogging. If you’re attending some other session at that time and it starts off as a dud, just sneak out and stop by our
Off To The National Performing Arts Convention
Wed, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
I’ll be arriving at the National Performing Arts Convention this afternoon around 12:00noon-1:00PM local time and I’m looking forward to seeing old friends and getting to meet people I’ve been emailing for years but have never met face-to-face. For those of you attending the conference and are as torque off as I am that the
Too Cool For Words: Moo MiniCards
Tue, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
Just in time for the National Performing Arts Convention this week, my new Moo MiniCards arrived and I can’t wait to start handing them out. If you aren’t already familiar with Moo’s MiniCards all you need to know is that they are "it" when it comes to the latest trend in business card design. London
Things That Make You Go “Buh?” – Columbus
Mon, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
Although the 2008 Orchestra Compensation Reports were a big hit this year, they meant a week without reflecting on some significant developments in the field. In particular, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) crossed the self-imposed line in the sand for cancelling operations last Sunday, June 1st. Since then, the organization has dismissed all but the
2008 Compensation Report: Concertmasters
Fri, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
The final installment of the 2008 Orchestra Compensation Reports will examine compensation levels for concertmasters… WHO IS THIS CONCERTMASTER PERSON? For those not already familiar with the concertmaster position, this is the title reserved for the principal seat within the 1st violin section. More often than not, this is the musician you see walking out
2008 Compensation Report: ROPA Music Directors
Thu, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
The 2005/06 season was a very lucrative season for most Regional Orchestra Players Association (ROPA) music directors, on average they experienced one of the highest percentage increase in compensation over the past seven seasons… WHERE THE NUMBERS COME FROM In order to provide information that is as accurate as possible, data from the 2005/06 season
2008 Compensation Report: ROPA Executive Directors
Wed, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
Although the average Regional Orchestra Players Association (ROPA) executive director earned more than ever before during the 2005/06 season, the percent increase in average compensation slowed to its lowest point in the past seven years… WHERE THE NUMBERS COME FROM In order to provide information that is as accurate as possible, data from the 2005/06
2008 Compensation Report: ICSOM Music Directors
Tue, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
Although the average percent increase for music director compensation in the 2005/06 season was approximately half of figure from the previous season, the Top 10 earners experienced a slightly larger drop than their peers. Regardless, ICSOM music directors remain firmly fixed atop of the orchestral compensation pyramid… WHERE THE NUMBERS COME FROM In order to
2008 Compensation Report: ICSOM Executive Directors
Mon, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
All in all, the 2005/06 season was good for ICSOM executives and orchestra musicians alike. Of particular note, the glass ceiling for women executives in this field is barely more than a socio-economic afterthought as women continue to comprise an increasing percentage of overall executive positions, including 40 percent of the Top 10 highest paid
