The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra recently announced they identified a permanent replacement to replace interim president Ann Koonsman who was filling in after the abrupt departure of Katherine Akos…
Take A Friend To Orchestra Month 06 Is Coming
Following on the heels of last year’s highly successful Take a Friend to Orchestra initiative, April will be Take a Friend to Orchestra month ‘06 here at Adaptistration…
Some Additional Thoughts About Louisville
Since it was announced, I’ve been mulling the details of Louisville’s new contract over in my head. So far, I’ve come up with mostly questions…
Preparing My Pound Of Flesh
It’s tax time again*. In the process of putting everything together for the accountants I wasn’t able to complete what should have been published for today but check back tomorrow, I’ll have it completed by then. In the meantime, remember that a very, very, very tiny portion of your tax dollars are allocated toward supporting professional orchestras. *and don’t forget that those willing to live the “American Dream” of being their …
Some Details Behind Louisville’s Settlement
Yesterday, the Louisville orchestra musicians voted to accept a five year contract which retains the current compliment of musicians while simultaneously implements large reductions in pay, vacation time, personal leave, benefits, and more at the onset of the contract…