Everyone Has Their Price
Thu, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
As the old adage goes, “everyone has their price” and thanks to a pointer from Joe Patti (a.k.a Butts In The Seats blogmaster), blogs are no exception. In fact, the folks over at the Business Opportunities Weblog Network have an applet they say will tell you exactly how much they think your blog is worth…
And Then There’s That Pension Thing…
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
It is hard to believe it has been more than two years since the topic of pensions has been discussed here at Adaptistration, nevertheless, recent events in Seattle have brought the “P” word front and center…
Some Good Questions On The Value Of Free
Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Yesterday’s article examining the value and impact of a free concert series like the Grant Park Music Festival produced a question from Charles, a professional orchestra musician, who asked “…how many of the people who attend the free concerts come back and pay money for tickets. The Knight study showed that very few people who
Little To No Value? I Don’t Think So…
Mon, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
It never ceases to astonish me how many managers (and even some musicians) have expressed the opinion that free concerts have little to no value. Nevertheless, when implemented properly, free concerts have the potential to do more for developing an audience and raising the level of appreciation for live orchestral music than just about any
August Is Coming, Is Your Website Ready
Fri, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
August is only one week away and if your organization hasn’t been updating and enhancing its website, you had better get moving…
Music Directors And Age: Survey Results
Thu, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Yesterday’s survey designed to measure how Adaptistration readers feel about music directors and age as well as the qualities they find most important in a music director (regardless of age) generated more than 100 responses – the results of which were fascinating…
Music Directors and Age: An Adaptistration Survey
Wed, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Given the number of private messages since Monday’s article about music directors and age, I put together a straightforward five question survey to help gauge what Adaptistration readers feel about music directors and age as well as the qualities they find most important in a music director (regardless of age). So take a fun break
Framing The Debate In San Antonio
Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
There isn’t a day that passes where I don’t receive at least a dozen press releases but recently, my inbox has been filled with a new type of press release from the musicians of the San Antonio Symphony…
Does It Really Matter How Old The Conductor Is?
Mon, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
You have to love this business. Really, you do. Any sane person who didn’t would likely throw up their hands in frustration and swear off classical music forever after a few years. Why on earth anyone cares about whether or not a music director is 26 or 66 is beyond me. Nevertheless, the business seems
Some Good News
Fri, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Several ICSOM orchestras have concluded collective bargaining agreement negotiations recently but a few stand out as examples demonstrating sizeable improvements in musician compensation…
