Everything You Wanted To Know About Seattle (But Were Afraid To Ask) Part 2
Tue, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
Part 1 from this series examined what the International Guild of Symphony, Opera, & Ballet Musicians (IGSOBM) is and how it is structured. In this installment, we’ll begin to explore how individual chapters within The Guild (simultaneously referred to as IGSOBM by its members) determine the best methods to function as medium for collective representation.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Seattle (But Were Afraid To Ask) Part 1
Mon, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
This piece was originally intended for publication during the middle of 2005 but a variety of factors prevented its completion. Nevertheless, in light of recent events surrounding the contention resulting from Gerard Schwarz’s contract extension as the Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s music director, there’s no time like the present. From an organizational perspective the administration and
A Response From Louisville
Fri, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
Following yesterday’s article about administrative departures at the Louisville Orchestra, LO clarinetist and committee chair, Tim Zavadil, sent in the following response…
More Lessons From Louisville
Thu, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
Although the crisis in Louisville earlier this season took its toll on everyone involved in the organization, there’s always the upside that everyone can learn from the mistakes surrounding the situation. To that end, Louisville is still teaching the business some lessons…
Much To-Do About The Fireworks In Seattle
Wed, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
No, not the traditional type of fireworks associated with 4th of July celebrations, rather, the sort of institutional fireworks resulting from tension between the Seattle Symphony Orchestra musicians and the board over the contract extension of music director Gerard Schwarz. Regardless of the how much the situation is being played up in the Seattle papers,
Vanity, Thy Name Is Classical Music?
Mon, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published an article of mine today about an issue which was initiated by my Arts Journal blogging neighbor, Greg Sandow. Last week, Greg began blogging about a new classical music magazine from the U.K. named MUSO…
Week Of Comments
Fri, Jun 6, 2006
by Drew McManus
It’s been a busy week of comments at Adaptistration. In some cases, the comments are running longer than the original posts. Here are some of the great discussions currently taking place…
Define Majority
Thu, Jun 6, 2006
by Drew McManus
Thanks to Marc Geelhoed over at his deceivingly straightforward blog, Deceptively Simple, for pointing out something I missed in the local Chicago news…
Things That Make You Go “Buh?” – Fort Wayne
Wed, Jun 6, 2006
by Drew McManus
Every now and then I read an article that reports a situation that is so absolutely baffling all I can do is think to myself "Buh?" As such, I’ve decided to start a new series of articles entitled Things That Make You Go "Buh?". The inspiration for this series stems from a well written article
Showdown In Seattle
Tue, Jun 6, 2006
by Drew McManus
Just how long is too long for a conductor to serve as music director? In Seattle, that question appears to be coming to a head following a three year contract extension for Seattle Symphony Orchestra music director Gerard Schwarz. This isn’t the first time lightning has flashed in the SSO surrounding Gerard Schwarz and over
