ICSOM Presentation Summary
Thu, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Yesterday’s presentation at the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM) convention went very well and for all of the delegates who requested a copy of the presentation, downloadable copies of the PowerPoint presentation are available here in a few different formats…
What The Heck Is IGAMP?
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
So long as the gods of travel smile on my journey, I’ll arrive in Minneapolis this morning in time for my presentation later in the afternoon detailing eight months worth of effort on a project I’ve been working on for the Musicians of the Phoenix Symphony…
The Answers To Yesterday’s Quiz
Tue, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Based on the flood of email, it seems that more than a few readers enjoyed the “Simpsonized” versions of famous classical music composers and one education director wrote in wondering if they could incorporate the characters into an education program…
Guess The Composer
Mon, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Have you ever wondered what your favorite composers would look like if they lived in the The Simpsons universe? Me too…
Catch-Up Day & Looking Ahead
Fri, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
The past few days have been consumed with finishing up a very exciting project with a players’ association from an ICSOM ensemble. Before the work is coming to a close at the beginning of next month, I’ll be joining members from the group’s orchestra committee and their Local AFM president to present an outline of
Critics Are Noting More Than Just Music
Thu, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
The August 5, 2007 edition of the Louisville Courier-Journal published an article by music critic, Andrew Adler, where he remarks on the local performing arts organization’s websites…
Sorting Out Pension Issues In Seattle
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Over the past few weeks, the Seattle newspapers have been reporting on growing labor tensions between the Seattle Symphony and their musicians over the status of their pension fund. So far, details have been slim but the issue of orchestras and pension funding should be of the highest priority for every professional ensemble. Granted, it
This Is What I’m Talking About
Tue, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
The benefits of getting players in contact with listeners isn’t a one way street. The trick is finding ways to foster interaction that doesn’t make players talk at patrons. Instead, sincerity is the key and if you’re fortunate you’ll get a happier, more satisfied player as well as a happier, more involved listener. If you’re
It’s High Time For a Smile
Mon, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Before heading into some serious discussion about pension plans and other such non-funny topics, everyone deserves a good smile first. In this case, not every crossover idea is a good one…
Concentrated-Dose Strength Adaptistration
Fri, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Before he became president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Jim Undercoffler was Dean of the Eastman School of Music. And before he moved from one position to the other, the folks at Polyphonic.org had Jim sit down with me to host a video interview. Although the interview actually took place almost two years ago,
