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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

So Much Baltimore

Fri, Apr 4, 2022
by Drew McManus
Of all the organizations that appear at Adaptistration, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has the fourth highest number of articles (others being Detroit, Minnesota, and Philadelphia respectively). More often than not, they appear thanks to some sort of questionable governance practice, labor strife, or musician behavior. Here are the most popular articles as determined from when
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Well This Was Unexpected (Again)

Thu, Apr 4, 2022
by Drew McManus
In July 2021, we took a quick look at the sudden and unexpected departure of then San Francisco Symphony CEO Mark C. Hanson. At the time, I indicated this type of abrupt departure raises eyebrows. Fast forward several months and Hanson turns up as the new CEO at…wait for it…Baltimore. According to the orchestra’s press
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The Latest In Actions And Consequences

Thu, Aug 8, 2021
by Drew McManus
The 8/3/21 edition of The Baltimore Sun published an article by Mary Carole McCauley that reports on the orchestra’s decision to dismiss Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) principal flutist Emily Skala. This situation appears to be one of those rare instances where a musician employee is dismissed for non-artistic reasons. Skala has made headlines a few
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Live Fast, Die Young, And Leave A Beautiful Corpse…Or Apply For The Baltimore Symphony CEO Gig

Wed, Apr 4, 2021
by Drew McManus
The embattled Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is losing its embattled CEO. According to an article by Mary Carole McCauley in the 4/26/21 edition of the Baltimore Sun, the BSO’s CEO, Peter Kjome, is leaving the group after his contract expires in January 2022. In light of the fact that the BSO’s Music Director, Marin Alsop,
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Alsop Departs BSO At The End Of 20/21

Fri, Feb 2, 2020
by Drew McManus
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Official news dropped yesterday that embattled Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) music director, Marin Alsop, will be stepping out of that position at the end of the 2020/21 season. She’ll move into the position of music director laureate and retain title as OrchKids founder. The 2/26/2020 edition of The Baltimore Sun published an article by Mary
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PROFESSIONAL DISCLOSURE

Given the author’s position as an arts consultant and technology provider, he does not publish articles examining or focusing on current clients without first obtaining the client’s written permission.

EDITORIAL COMMITMENT

In order to ensure accuracy and provide a comprehensive perspective on any topic, I allow any individual or person officially representing an organization that appears in any Adaptistration article to submit a response which will be published, unedited. Responses are limited to 200 words and must address the issues at hand and the individuals and/or organizations must also be willing to maintain an open dialog for continued discussion.