Columbus Symphony Musicians Unanimously Reject Contract Offer
Fri, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
After several negotiation sessions, the musicians of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) issued a press release early this morning detailing yesterday’s ratification meeting…
Getting Empowered in Columbus
Fri, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
Although the topic usually doesn’t get much attention beyond the discussion stage, discovering meaningful ways to empower patrons is critical for the future success of this business. Fortunately, the internet offers a wide range of tools to those with the energy, concern, and inclination to build interest in their local orchestra. One superb example recently
The Return Of Orchestra Radio
Thu, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
In his blog post from 4/14/2008, Scanning The Dial co-author, Mike Janssen, examined the idea of arts organizations owning a radio station, or more precisely the FM radio license. In particular, Mike recounted some recent work assisting the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra apply for such a license and his article reminded me that this topic prompted
Some Belated Thoughts On Columbus
Wed, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
Now that the 2008 Take A Friend To Orchestra program is completed, I can take a moment to properly address something that happened in connection to the ongoing situation at the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO). In particular, the 4/9/2008 edition of the Columbus Dispatch published an article by Michael Grossberg which stands out as the
The 2008 Compensation Reports Are Almost Here
Tue, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
It’s getting close to that time of year again and the 2008 Adaptistration Compensation Reports are on track to come out a little early this year. For those new to the reports, the articles present the most recent compensation information on nearly 300 executive director, music director, concertmaster, and base musician positions throughout 76 ICSOM,
CBC Public Demonstration Scheduled
Sat, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
On Sunday, April 20, Save the CBC Orchestra Committee has scheduled a live protest demonstration for this Sunday in Vancouver at 2PM PT…
Calling All Composers!
Fri, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
The American Music Center and American Composers Forum have put together a comprehensive survey with the goal of gathering current data about contemporary composers. Unlike other studies which recently hit the classical music business, I sincerely feel that this study aims to be purely quantitative and will use the raw data to design programs and
TAFTO 2008 Contribution: Gary Ginstling
Thu, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
What better way to wrap up TAFTO 208 than with a contribution from a manager at an organization that has taken the lead on reaching out to new media. Gary Ginstling is Director of Communications and External Affairs at the San Francisco Symphony, an organization which hosted nearly 40 new media authors and their guests
TAFTO 2008 Contribution: Chris Foley
Wed, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
Just when I think a TAFTO contributor can’t come up with another original format someone proves me wrong and this time around it is pianist Chris Foley. In his contribution, Chris provides a firsthand look into the little known world of workshops, which rely on collaboration as a crucial component of creating new works. And
TAFTO 2008 Contribution: Jeremy Denk
Tue, Apr 4, 2008
by Drew McManus
Jeremy Denk doesn’t want much in his concerts, just “decorum and disorder, ecstatic chaos and reverent awe” (and perhaps the king of all food fights). Before you twist your mind too far around all of that just accept that Jeremy’s article is one of the most singular TAFTO contributions yet and I deny anyone who
