Some Thoughts On Jacksonville
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Following the latest round of negotiations on December 14, 2007 the Jacksonville Symphony Association (JSA) and the Jacksonville Symphony Players’ Association (JSPA) were a mere four percent apart on financial issues (details here). That ground was covered due to significant concessions from the JSPA, who have been locked out since the middle of November. Nevertheless,
The Adaptistration Christmas Music Poll
Mon, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
In the spirit of Bill-n-Ron’s CHRISTMAS MUSIC SMACK DOWN over at Sticks and Drones, I thought it would be fitting to poll readers on where their feelings currently stand about Christmas music. As such, take a moment to read the contrasting positions from Bill and Ron and then weigh in on the following poll: <br
Some Thoughts On Honolulu
Fri, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
If you haven’t been keeping up with the situation developing at the Honolulu Symphony, the organization is in the midst of a cash flow predicament. As a result, they have not been able to meet payroll since Friday, December 14. My Inside The Arts blogging neighbor, Joe Patti, wrote about this issue in grater detail
The Funniest 42 Seconds Of The Holiday Season
Thu, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
You know it… You love it… It just isn’t the holiday season without it… The infamous Messiah train wreck. Share and enjoy…
Jacksonville: $1.25 Mil. In Concessions But Lockout Ensues
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Although a 15 hour negotiating session on December 14, 2007 yielded $1.25 million in concessions from musicians, the Jacksonville Symphony Association (JSA) and the Jacksonville Symphony Players’ Association (JSPA) were unable to craft a final agreement. As a result, the current lockout will continue well into the opening weeks of 2008. Furthermore, the JSA will
Perlman x 2
Tue, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
The Westchester Philharmonic’s recent decision to appoint Itzhak Perlman as artistic director received a double-dose of attention this week in the New York media. The New York Times published an article by Dan Wakin which examines Mr. Perlman’s trek toward a regular conducting gig. The other article was published as an opinion piece in Newsday
Books On Culture: A New Inside The Arts Blog
Mon, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
There’s excitement in the air as today marks the launch of the latest Inside The Arts blog. Books On Culture; discovering books on music and culture with John Rosenkrans is one of the most unique arts and culture blogs to enter the fray since the medium winked into existence several years ago. Although it seems
Tampa Settles While Jacksonville Remains Locked Out
Fri, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
On Sunday, 12/9/2007 the musicians of the Florida Orchestra (located in Tampa, FL) ratified a three year contract after having been engaged in play-and-talk since September. The three-year concessionary agreement averted what would have become the second work stoppage by a professional orchestra in the state of Florida…
Inside The Arts Puts Butts In The Seats
Thu, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
Regulars to the cultural blogosphere are likely familiar with Joe Patti’s blog, Butts In The Seats; musings on practical solutions for arts management. It has been one of my favorite blogs ever since its inaugural post nearly three years ago and I am pleased to announce that Joe has agreed to make Butts In The
Breaking News: JAX Government Weighs In On Lockout
Wed, Dec 12, 2007
by Drew McManus
After weeks of conspicuous silence, the local Jacksonville government has weighed in on the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) lockout via an emergency resolution…
