Looking Ahead At TAFTO 2009
Thu, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
Unlike previous incarnations of Take A Friend To Orchestra (TAFTO) month here at Adaptistration, the 2009 contributor list is being finalized much earlier. The primary reason is that for the past few years, orchestras that have been interested in putting together a TAFTO oriented event in the spring have requested that information be made available
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Wed, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
I’m back from Seattle and right as I was heading in the door, several inches of snow and ice began pummeling the Chicago area. But that’s not the only thing cold going on as more newspapers are writing articles about chilly ticket sales. The 12/12/08 edition of the Sacramento Bee is one of the latest
Good News And Bad News In The Cultural Confidence Level
Tue, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
Bad news first: the latest Cultural Confidence update indicates a distinct downturn in the outlook on current economic conditions. The good news is the latest poling cycle indicates that the economic outlook is increasing on the extremes and decreasing in less committed feelings…
A Word To The Wise?
Mon, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
In case you haven’t checked the headlines out in the past week, you should be aware of the fact that Cleveland Plain Dealer critic, Don Rosenberg, filed a lawsuit against key figures in the Cleveland Orchestra. According to the 12/11/08 edition of the New York Times in an article by Dan Wakin, Rosenberg charged that
The Anti-Joy Of No Internet
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
The topic I wanted to write about today (the audition process) required some online research but due to a nearly 24 hour internet service outage in my area of Chicago, that wasn’t an option. As such, I’ll have to address that topic toward the middle of next week after I return from some work in
Encouraging Signs In Virginia
Thu, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
As the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) awaits a December 17, 2008 decision by their local government over whether or not they will provide emergency financial support in the form of a loan, supporters of the program, such as City of Norfolk Mayor Paul D. Fraim, can draw support from a casual poll initiated by Hampton
How About That, Subsidized Tickets
Wed, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
According to a press release from the Metropolitan Opera, the organization is offering approximately 1,600 $25.00 tickets for weekend performances throughout the remainder of the 2008/09 season. The regular price for these tickets ranges $140.00 to $295.00 and the price difference is being counterbalanced through $3 million in donations from among Board’s 45 managing directors…
The YouTube Orchestra. Meh…
Tue, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
In what feels like the orchestral equivalent of the overhyped Snakes On A Plane, the YouTube Symphony Orchestra fell into the world of online promotion like a cultural bat out of hell. Frankly, I don’t get why some people see it as such a big deal. The egalitarian slant is quickly revealed to be nothing
Some Clarification In Virginia
Mon, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
The 12/5/2008 edition of the Virginian-Pilot published an article by Teresa Annas which reports on the current cash-crunch at the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO). Although the article does a fine job at reporting on some of the VSO’s current financial positions and some wonderful efforts by local politicians, there are a few inaccuracies about the
Have You Subscribed To The Weekly Email Summary?
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
Although RSS is convenient and flexible tool to stay in touch with your favorite blogs, the allure of an old-fashioned email notice is stronger than ever; as such, don’t forget about Adaptistration’s Weekly Email Summary. Delivered to your email every Friday, it provides a concise summary of each week’s articles as well as access to
