Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Chrysler, The DSO, And The Super Bowl
Tue, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
There was a fascinating Super Bowl advertisement from Chrysler Group LLC. Although the ad was designed to see the new Chrysler 200, the ad’s star wasn’t the car, it was the literal city of Detroit; its perseverance, independence, and its strength among world class competitive markets…
Detroit News Editorial Blames Musicians
Thu, Feb 2, 2011
by Drew McManus
The 2/2/2011 edition of the Detroit News published an editorial which pulled no punches when it came to laying the all of the blame for the Detroit symphony Orchestra (DSO) work stoppage at the feet of the musicians and their supporters. Unfortunately, an attempt to summarize a protracted labor dispute the magnitude of the DSO’s
DSO Executive Committee Postpones Decisions
Thu, Jan 1, 2011
by Drew McManus
Yesterday’s executive committee meeting at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) held the potential for becoming a watershed moment for the institution following statements from DSO leaders earlier in the month that the committee could decide to suspend the current season and/or postpone 2011/12 season planning. As it turned out, the executive committee decided to postpone
Orchestra Librarians “have some musical ability”
Wed, Jan 1, 2011
by Drew McManus
Let’s stir up some trouble:“Do you think orchestra librarians are musicians on the same level as violinists or bassoonists?” If that question makes you uncomfortable, feel free to answer something easier like “do you still beat your wife?”…
A Whirlwind Weekend In Detroit
Mon, Jan 1, 2011
by Drew McManus
The ongoing labor dispute at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is arguably becoming a text book case of what not to do in a work stoppage and the past few days have added a few chapters. Both sides agreed to sit down for a bargaining session on Thursday, 1/20/2011 and with a mutually agreed to
