Baby Chicks And Cultural Events
Wed, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
While in Chicago over the weekend, my wife and I took the time to visit the Museum of Science and Industry. By the end of the afternoon I was reflecting on which exhibits made the greatest impact and something dawned on me (warning: the remainder of this article contains pictures of fuzzy baby chicks)…
You Can’t Get There From Here
Tue, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
While planning my recent trip to Chicago and Milwaukee, I discovered something about how the general public perceives classical music. I published those thoughts in an article published by The Partial Observer in an article entitled Classical Music Vacation Packages: You Can’t Get There From Here. I had a great time on the trip and
Off To Chicago & Milwaukee
Fri, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
I’m leaving for some business in Milwaukee and Chicago this weekend so no new post today, but take the time to return to some of the posts from Adaptistration’s first two years. One of my favorites is Box Seats And Chicken Strips. But you can also use the search tool located in the right hand
Classical Connection Podcast 2: Bad Boys
Thu, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Pianist and conductor Bill Eddins released the second installment in his pioneering classical music Podcast series, Classical Connections last September and it’s well worth your time to download your free copy to listen (no, you don’t need to subscribe to iTunes in order to have access)……
Some Interesting Initiatives In San Francisco
Wed, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
An article in 11/15/05 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle by Joshua Kosman, Chronicle Music Critic, reported on a new concert series from the San Francisco Symphony designed to not only attract new listeners and convert them into returning patrons but appeal to existing patrons as well. The series, entitled Friday 6.5, divides the concert
Pondering Recent Cuts In Baltimore
Tue, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
The recent decision by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra management to eliminate several performances from their Strathmore Hall concert schedule came as a disappointment after reports that their inaugural concerts last season had sold so well (for those who are unaware, the Baltimore Symphony began performing concerts at a second venue, the brand new Music Center
Some Solemn News For The Louisiana Phil
Mon, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Things have been looking up for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) over the months following Katrina; they have been the recipients of two wonderful sponsored performance events in Nashville and New York City. Unfortunately, some solemn news came out of New Orleans this past week…
Checking In On Detroit
Fri, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
A recent article in the Detroit Free Press by Mark Stryker reminds us that The Detroit Symphony continues to be engaged in a recovery process initiated by the financial straits they encountered in 2003…
It’s More Like The Political Arena Than You Think
Thu, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
In case you missed it, one of the best pieces of journalism from this year was published in the 11/06/05 edition of the Oregonian. Music critic David Stabler presents an excellent parallel between the world of politicians and the world of orchestras…
Determining A Bargaining Position At Eastman Part 2
Wed, Nov 11, 2005
by Drew McManus
Continuing from Part 1 about my lecture to Eastman School of Music students on how they should use observation, communication, and analysis to determine a negotiation bargaining position, we’ll begin to examine how the students utilized an orchestra’s income/expense information to begin formulating a plan…
