Get On Board The Redline Express!
Thu, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
At the end of last month, I published an article that examined the value of comprehensive perspective when it comes to considering proposed changes in collective bargaining agreements. Since then, I have obtained a copy of the complete redline agreement the Minnesota Orchestra submitted to musicians as their last official offer (which was subsequently voted
Did You Know Google Is Shutting Down Feedburner?
Wed, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
Although the news has been flying along under the radar for the past few months, it has become clear that Google is beginning to phase out FeedBurner, a popular feed management service used by a slew of individuals and businesses alike. And orchestras are no exception; so if this is news to you, don’t wait
A Larger Look At Indianapolis
Tue, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
Back when the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) labor dispute and subsequent work stoppage was fairly new, Indiana native and urban affairs analyst Aaron M. Renn published an article at his website, The Urbanophile, that took a very long and hard look at what was transpiring.
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Orchestra Website Reviews
Mon, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
Regular readers know that along with the beginning of the season comes the Orchestra Website Reviews where more than 80 professional orchestras in the United States and Canada are examined and ranked by how well their respective websites present their concert schedule, sell tickets, facilitate donations, provide organizational information, utilize dynamic content, and on overall
Every City Needs Something Like ATXClassical
Fri, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
Not long ago, the site ATXClassical.org launched. The brainchild of Marc van Bree (the very same MVB that authors The Dutch Perspective), the site is designed to serve as a showcase for Austin, TX classical music and culture reviews, events, and quite a bit more. The idea isn’t new but what should get your attention
San Antonio Settles While Jacksonville Gets Called Out
Thu, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
It seems that the San Antonio Symphony decided it was time to get out of the crisis pool and announced that musicians and management reached a settlement thereby ending a season of post-expiration contract purgatory. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra leadership found itself at the center of a scathing editorial by the Florida Times-Union.
New Deal In Indy? If so, It’s News To The Musicians
Wed, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
The work stoppage at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) took an unusual turn on 10/1/2012 when the orchestra’s board turned verbal provisions into a written offer with a deadline for musician acceptance of Saturday, 10/6/12 at 6:00pm ET. At first glance, it appears that the offer provided substantial increases over the previous offer by providing
Chaos Is Good For Business
Tue, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
The month of September, 2012 was Adaptistration’s highest traffic month. I posted a tweet indicating the news over the weekend and it generated a wonderfully wry reply from Detroit Free Press music critic Mark Stryker: “Chaos Is Good For Business.” And the reality is that yes, by and large conflict draws more attention than good
A Busy Weekend of Rejections and Unemployment
Mon, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
(Updated 10/1/2012 11:45pm CT) It was a busy weekend in the crisis coral: the musicians at the Minnesota Orchestra (MO) and Richmond (VA) Symphony Orchestra (RSO) officially rejected final offers from their respective employers while the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) musicians began filing for unemployment.
Keep Your Eye On The Details In Minnesota
Fri, Sep 9, 2012
by Drew McManus
According to multiple press reports, the Minnesota Orchestra (MO) has notified its musicians that unless an agreement is ratified by midnight, Sunday 9/30/12 then it intends to initiate a lockout. The labor dispute has been characterized by a sharply concessionary contract offer that includes an approximate 34 percent cut in compensation along with reducing orchestra
