Just In Case You Forgot How Deep Of A Public Perception Hole We’re In
Fri, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
If anyone ever wondered whether or not the orchestra field has a history of projecting an elitist image where the self-ordained curators of “greatest art” are comprised of a bunch of pompous asses, might I direct your attention to an article by Mariella Moon in the 9/17/2014 edition of endgadget.com that examines a brand new
Hey, Some Good News Without Any Prerequisite Drama
Thu, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
The 9/15/2014 edition of The Seattle Times published an article by Nicole Brodeur that reports the Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO) not only raised $600,000 at its recent gala but also garnered a $10 million gift from Rebecca Benaroya. Yes, the Minnesota Orchestra recently announced a $10 million gift too but Seattle managed to snag theirs
Isn’t It About Time For an Arts Admin Version of Lifehacker?
Wed, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
Ah, where would we be without Lifehacker.com, the site dedicated to providing “tips, ticks, and downloads for getting things done.” Since 2005, the site has been a mainstay for practical advice and discussion; granted, it’s become a bit of a navigation quagmire in recent months, but the content is still entirely useful. So why doesn’t something
Welcome Joe Goetz: Scanning The Dial’s New Primary Author
Tue, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
After more than six years at the helm of Scanning The Dial as its primary author, Marty Ronish is moving into retirement and handing over the reins to Joe Goetz, Music Director for WFIU 103.7 FM in Bloomington, Indiana. Goetz’s inaugural post went up yesterday where he lays out an overview for what you can
Let There Be Transparency: 14 Seasons Of ASO/WAC 990s
Mon, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
During the Minnesota Orchestra lockout, one of Adaptistration’s most popular articles related to that topic was when I made more than a decade of the organization’s IRS returns available for download in one handy pdf file. Typically, that info is secured under digital lock and key in my consulting resource vault but I’m already witnessing
Deconstructing Some Spin From Atlanta
Fri, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
One of the more confusing aspects related to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) lockout is how the relationship between the ASO and the Woodruff Arts Center (WAC) impacts the organization as a whole. We’ll be diving into those issues as they relate to board governance in a future article but for today, we’ll examine the
It’s The Eleventh Hour For Responding To Net Neutrality
Thu, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
Many thanks to Thomas Cott for reminding everyone via yesterday’s newsletter yesterday that Monday, 9/15/14 is the deadline for submitting your comments to the proposed changes that would gut Net Neutrality as we know it. If you’re just coming in on this issue, here’s what you need to know in a nutshell: it’s a terrible
Adaptistration Jobs Just Leveled Up To +10 Awesome
Wed, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration Jobs has really taken off this year and I’m pleased to announce two new features that will make it even better than before, one for job posters and one for job seekers. Job Posters: Application Deadlines Job Seekers: Custom Job Alert Emails You can now create, save, and manage job searches and create alerts
ASO Musicians Accuse CEO Of Mendacity
Tue, Sep 9, 2014
by Drew McManus
According to an article by article by Howard Pousner in the 9/7/2014 edition of the Journal-Constitution’s Arts & Culture blog, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) musicians accused the orchestra’s President & CEO, Stanley Romanstein, of failing to make good on promises following the 2012 lockout. The musicians claim that ASO leadership broke a 2012 promise
South Willimasport Director Dismissed In Wake Of Spamalot Controversy