Can’t Bloggers Get A Little Love?
Thu, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
Doug Fox over at GreatDance.com posted an intriguing piece on 6/17/08 about some frustrating events he recently encountered with the National Performing Arts Convention. In particular, Doug wrote about why he thought the convention "failed to embrace one of the most important elements of online communications: the transmission, evolution and sharing of ideas"…
Institutional Blogging
Tue, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
The more I look back at the National Performing Arts Convention (NPAC) session on blogging, the more gratifying the experience becomes. The mix of panelists was ideal and if there was any one point attendees could take away from the event it is this: blogging is not only good for performing arts organizations, but increasingly
Post Convention Catch-Up
Mon, Jun 6, 2008
by Drew McManus
All in all, I think the session on blogging at the National Performing Arts Convention was very positive. Based on the attendance I witnessed at other sessions, it seems that at just over 70 our session was very well attended. After talking to those who stayed around afterward to chat and ask questions, it is
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
