COVID-19 State Of Employment Poll
State Of Employment Poll April 27 – May 3
Mon, Apr 4, 2020
by Drew McManus
Since the onset of coronavirus related shutdowns, orchestras have been laying off and reducing hours for administrators and musicians alike. This weekly poll is designed to help provide a snapshot of stakeholder employment status. Since this weekly poll covers the beginning of a new month, it is the first genuine threshold where some of the
State of Employment Review, Week 3
Fri, Apr 4, 2020
by Drew McManus
The third week of figures tracking responses from orchestra managers and musicians about their employment status during coronavirus shutdowns are showing similar trends for admins and salaried musicians but a larger ratio of per-service musicians indicated they are not being paid for any cancelled services. At the time this article was written, the ratio of
State Of Employment Poll April 20 – 26
Mon, Apr 4, 2020
by Drew McManus
Since the onset of coronavirus related shutdowns, orchestras have been laying off and reducing hours for administrators and musicians alike. This weekly poll is designed to help provide a snapshot of stakeholder employment status. As we approach the end of the month, I’m curious to see if results begin to change based on what I’ve
State of Employment Review, Week 2
Fri, Apr 4, 2020
by Drew McManus
After tracking two weeks of responses from orchestra managers and musicians about their employment status during coronavirus shutdowns, one thing is clear: per-service musicians are bearing the brunt of economic pain. Based on responses, none of the individuals identifying as per-service musicians indicated they haven’t lost any income to cancelled services. Instead, the majority, 60
State Of Employment Poll April 13 – 19
Mon, Apr 4, 2020
by Drew McManus
Since the onset of coronavirus related shutdowns, orchestras have been laying off and reducing hours for administrators and musicians alike. This weekly poll is designed to help provide a snapshot of stakeholder employment status. For staffers and managers, the questions are straightforward. Music directors (employee or independent contractor status) and staff conductor positions should respond
