Why Reaching 108% Of Your Goal Isn’t Always Good
Fri, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
I received a call from a musician a few days ago who was very upset about a situation in their orchestra. The frustration in this person’s voice was almost palpable, even over the telephone. The problem had to do with some contradictory evidence about ticket sales. This particular player is currently volunteering as a musician
Reader Response: BSO Keeps Union Away
Thu, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
After reading the article from Monday, March 21st, Cleveland Orchestra musician, Henry Peyrebrune, took the time to share an interesting observation about what he read from the article regarding how (in 1918) the BSO management allegedly offered their musicians a $250 bonus to prevent unionizing, “Another aspect of this story is that the BSO founder,
Something Special In St. Louis Part 3
Tue, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
In order to round out this series of articles about the uniquely special grand concert in St. Louis on March 13th, 2005 it seems fitting to allow the last voice to come from those who participated in the event as patrons. If you missed the earlier installments, here are Part 1 and Part 2. Karen
BSO Musicians Paid To Stay Out Of Union
Mon, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
Or, that’s how the story went back in the October, 1918 edition of The Etude, A monthly journal for the musician, the music student, and all music lovers. In “The World of Music” column, the journal ran the following bit about labor issues at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, It was reported a few months ago
Staring At The Crossroads In Salt Lake
Fri, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
Executive oversight is an issue which is high on the minds of the Utah Symphony & Opera (US&O) stakeholders. The two Salt Lake organizations officially merged at the beginning of this decade with the promise from their now CEO, Anne Ewers, that the new organization would be greater then the sum of its parts. Prior
Something Special In St. Louis Part 2
Wed, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
Part 1 left off with the promise of examining how the musicians from 14 American orchestras performed a grand concert to thank the St. Louis community for their support over the recent months. The best way to fully understand just how much of an impact this concert had, you will need to hear from the musicians.
Something Special In St. Louis Part 1
Tue, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
On Sunday, March 13, 2005 the musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra along with colleagues from 14 orchestras* joined together to present a free concert to the greater St. Louis community. In all, there were 109 musicians led by Maestro Benjamin Zander in a performance of works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, and Elgar**. The
Looking Through Another Business’ Eyes
Mon, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
The Partial Observer published an article of mine today which examines the media industry and how it’s been adapting to fundamental changes in its business. There are some intriguing parallels between that business and orchestras: http://www.partialobserver.com/ArticleDisplay.cfm?ArticleID=1424 I had a fantastic time in St. Louis, the free concert was a HUGE success on a variety of
Meet Me In St. Louis
Fri, Mar 3, 2005
by Drew McManus
Thanks to the generosity of some bighearted fans of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, I’ve been offered an opportunity to attend the mass orchestra concert which the musicians of the SLSO organized as a way to say thank you to their supporters. The musicians of the SLSO will be joined by a host of professional
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