Back To The Bargaining Table In Jacksonville
Thu, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
According to representatives from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO), bargaining sessions mediated by a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service mediator with the musicians are scheduled to resume at 12:00 noon ET, Friday, 11/30/2007. At stake immediately is the fate of the First Coast Nutcracker performances, which the JSO is scheduled to provide live music as
Not Feeling Very Social In Jacksonville
Wed, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
As the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) lockout drags on, orchestra supporters continue to make their voices heard. On 11/26/2007, Marci Gurnow, a clarinetist in the JSO, posted information at JSO Lockdown (a social networking group at Facebook.com) announcing scheduled picketing activities at upcoming First Coast Nutcracker performances. In an effort to help build stronger connections
Getting Back On The Psychologist’s Couch
Tue, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
Yesterday, my blogging neighbor, Jason Heath, posted an article at Arts Addictwhich touches on the psychology of performers and how it impacts interpersonal artistic relationships. It is a great topic and made me think about how the orchestra business could take better advantage of consumer psychology when approaching audience development…
Social Networking Enters The Labor Arena
Mon, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
At first thought, you might not consider that a social networking site such as Facebook could have much influence on a professional U.S. orchestra work stoppage. However, when the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) lockout began, one JSO patron took it upon herself to establish the Facebook group, JSO Lockdown, in order to raise awareness about
Giving Thanks
Fri, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m thankful for being able to live in such a wonderful city with a thriving arts environment. I’m thankful for my blog’s new home and the freedom to invite other talented voices to begin their own blogs. I’m thankful for having the opportunity to earn a living while working from home. I’m thankful for a
New Details From The Lockout In Jacksonville Part 2
Wed, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
On the heels of additional concert cancellations from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) , the second installment in this series of articles examines additional details that led to the first work stoppage of the season as well as where things are headed. In order to find out more details I contacted Kevin Casseday, musician spokesperson
New Details From The Lockout In Jacksonville
Tue, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
As the lockout in Jacksonville enters into its second week, the local Jacksonville public and the orchestra field at large are looking for additional details that led to the first work stoppage of the season as well as where things are headed. In order to find out more details, I contacted the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
The Arts Addict: A New Adaptistration Blog
Mon, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
There’s excitement in the air as today marks the launch of the latest installment of a developing three-way mirror of cultural conversation designed to provide a comprehensive view on the field of performing arts. Arts Addict is self described blog about life “as a classical music bottom feeder.” Authored solely by the popular and well
Democracy In Action: An Adaptistration Poll
Fri, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
In the first demonstration of how much control over content management exists at the new Adaptistration, readers will get to decide how comments will be displayed; in either ascending (oldest first) or descending (newest first) order. Since the move to the new server, comments have been posted in descending order (newest first), which is opposite
An Initial Look At The Jacksonville Lockout
Thu, Nov 11, 2007
by Drew McManus
It was simply too good to last. Although several orchestras which teetered on the brink of work stoppages this season managed to pull back in the 11th hour, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra found itself toppling over the edge this week when the organization’s management canceled an upcoming concert and all related rehearsals…
