Do You Get It? Some April Fool’s Day Fun
Sun, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
In order to demonstrate just how wacky this business can be, I’ve assembled a group of “media releases” from recent events. Some are real and others are complete fabrications, can you tell which one is which…
Cartoon Caption Contest Winners
Fri, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry for the Adaptistration Cartoon Caption Contest, they were all wonderful but only one for each cartoon could win…
Some Follow-up From Northwestern Plus Odds & Ends
Thu, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
Yesterday’s seminar at Northwestern University School of Music on discussing the realities of orchestra life went very well… To begin with, the turnout was splendid, over 30 students after hearing from a Northwestern rep the count was actually over 50, faculty, and administrators attended the seminar. Given the fact that this was entirely optional and
Lecturing Today At Northwestern University
Wed, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m off to Northwestern University School of Music today to talk to students on the realities of entering a performance career… In particular, the seminar entitled “So, you want to be in an orchestra – a workshop discussing the realities of orchestra life” will focus on the inherent issues which shape the reality of winning,
Some Initial Volleys At The Value Of Free
Tue, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
Regular readers know the issue of ticket prices is a well worn topic here at Adaptistration but some new perspectives on the subject have surfaced from one of the sharpest up and coming journalists in the business…
Odds & Ends Roundup
Fri, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of odds & ends floating around and it is high time to tie them up…
An Adaptistration Contest
Thu, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
Following the flood of messages from readers about the graphics from yesterday’s article, I decided it was high time for a contest…
When It Comes To Attendance, Is Less More? Part 2
Wed, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
After learning the initial details about their plan and crunching some numbers, today’s installment will examine the remaining issues behind the Utah Symphony & Opera’s plan to create a “smaller virtual hall”…
When It Comes To Attendance, Is Less More? Part 1
Tue, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
A recent article in the 03/10/2007 edition of the Salt Lake Tribune reported the negative patron feedback generated by the Utah Symphony & Opera’s new plan to make their primary concert venue look fuller for each concert…
Just Who Are You Anyway?
Mon, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
Without even realizing it, maintaining an online presence (especially one as a blogger) can create an entirely unanticipated public persona… For whatever reason, there were a number of situations over the past few weeks where my online persona here at Adaptistration has intersected my professional life as a consultant. To begin with, it would be
