Getting My Head Above Water
Thu, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m back in Chicago and am slogging through several hundred email messages and several dozen phone messages. Hopefully, I’ll be back to blogging as usual by tomorrow or next Monday. In the meantime, check out one of the blogs I visit on a daily basis, Butts In The Seats, Musings on Practical Solutions For Arts
Back To Chicago
Wed, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m heading back to Chicago today so, just in case you haven’t seen it yet, check out the big news from New York: Alan Gilbert Named To Lead NY Philharmonic
Every Wonder What Goes On During Orchestra Meetings?
Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
CSO bassist Michael Hovnanian gives you a look into the often closes door meetings between management and musicians when he presents his recollection of events from a recent meeting between CSO musicians and the management of the Ravina Music Festival. All in all, it is fascinating reading and gives you more useful insight into how
ArtsWatch
Mon, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
I’m taking a sincere vacation day today and am immersing myself in a day-long hike in the Grand Teton National Park. In the meantime, please take a moment to visit a new blog written by Philadelphia Inquirer music critic, Peter Dobrin. Peter is one of my favorite cultural journalists currently working and I’m glad to
Re-examining The Big Picture
Fri, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Back in February, 2006 I published a four part series of articles which examined the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s strategic plan, called "A Bold Plan For Greatness." It seems Dallas isn’t the only orchestra looking to expand as the North Carolina Symphony recently released a strategic plan/capital campaign called "America’s Next Great Orchestra."…
Are Orchestra Still Being Dismantled?
Thu, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Nearly three-and-a-half years ago, I wrote an article about the dangers of stagnation among the middle budget American orchestras…
Recent Development In Omaha
Tue, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
Although the orchestras Omaha and San Antonio are 830 miles apart amidst very different community structures, their prospects share a great deal in common. In particular, both communities are experiencing a sort of cultural renaissance, one orchestra (Omaha) recently moved into a new primary venue while the other (San Antonio) has a new venue on
It Pays To Carry Your Cell Phone
Mon, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
The Grand Teton National Park is enduring a very hot, dry summer and the park service recently elevated the level of fire danger to “Extreme”, their highest level, which according the park service means that “fires can start easily, spread quickly, and burn intensely”….
Are Orchestra Musicians Just A Bunch Of Zoo Animals?
Fri, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
At least, that’s the issue Holly Mulcahy examines in her latest Neo Classical column at The Partial Observer…
Off To The Tetons
Thu, Jul 7, 2007
by Drew McManus
For the next several days, I’ll be at the Grand Teton Music Festival on a working vacation. Fortunately, there’s a reliable wireless connection where I’m staying in Teton Village so I’ll be able to keep up with the blog on a daily basis…
