Changing Of The Guard
Mon, May 5, 2007
by Drew McManus
After more than three years of authoring Neo Classical, my column on the future of classical music at The Partial Observer, I’m taking a sabbatical for the remainder of the year after this month’s article. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean the column is going anywhere. In the meantime, you’ll still be able to read monthly contributions
“Get A Mac” Campaign
Sun, May 5, 2007
by Drew McManus
Following on the heels of the numerous comments to the article from Friday, May 4, 2007 outlining my recent switch to Windows Vista Ultimate which recommended that I “Get A Mac”, you can send your donations or iMac/Mac Pro gifts-in-kind to the following business address: Drew McManus 416 W. Washington Blvd. #2 Oak Park, IL
“VISTA: Bringing Clarity To Your World”…Somewhat
Fri, May 5, 2007
by Drew McManus
Although it wasn’t by choice, I took the plunge into the world of Microsoft VISTA yesterday and here are some initial impressions…
This Is What TAFTO Is All About
Thu, May 5, 2007
by Drew McManus
In case you didn’t catch the link from the Arts Journal Music News headlines, there is an article written by Charles Downey, the staff critic at DCist.com, which demonstrates just how much impact one concert-goer can have on enhancing classical music’s future…
Always Taking, Never Giving
Wed, May 5, 2007
by Drew McManus
In response to yesterday’s article on the value sincerity Brian Bell, producer of WGBH 89.7’s live broadcasts of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and WGBH SymphonyCast, sent in an email which made me think about an oft overlooked component of orchestra management with regard to how orchestras interact with their respective communities…
Making Stronger Connections Through Sincerity
Tue, May 5, 2007
by Drew McManus
During a particularly long flight on United Airlines back in March, I took a moment to flip through the in-flight magazine and found an article that challenged the conventional wisdom behind traditional methods for networking…
Ticket Prices At Modern Art Notes
Mon, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
Long time Adaptistration readers know that issues related to ticket price are a fundamental topic. Along those lines, my ever-sharp AJ blogging neighbor Tyler Green is producing a must-read collection of articles with his recent salvo of spot-on observations of ticket price issues in the world of art museums…
Rolling The Odometer
Fri, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
It went by so quietly I didn’t even notice it, but Adaptistration crossed the 1,000 posts mark on April 4, 2007…
All About Potential Part 2
Thu, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
Continuing where we left off from Part 1, today’s installment will examine the final three ensembles which have in them the ability to do great things by the 2013/2014 season as well as a few which came close but ultimately not close enough…
All About Potential Part 1
Wed, Apr 4, 2007
by Drew McManus
Even though the business of professional symphonic orchestras has taken a prolonged beating (hang on, we’re not off the bumpy road quite yet) that doesn’t mean opportunity and potential have gone the way of the dodo. In fact, several symphonic orchestra organizations are in just the right place at the right time to accomplish truly
