Seattle Symphony
Work Stoppage Avoided In Seattle
Mon, May 5, 2013
by Drew McManus
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and Seattle Symphony and Opera Players’ Organization (SSOPO) released statements on 5/6/2013 to announce that the organization has reached a tentative labor agreement that will extend through 8/31/2015. The SSO has been close to a work stoppage on a few occasions throughout the 2012/13 season but the pair of recent
What’s Your Group Doing For Black Friday?
Fri, Nov 11, 2012
by Drew McManus
Out of all the orchestra mailing lists I subscribe (over 100 so far) it never ceases to surprise me how few offer any sort of thanksgiving holiday shopping promotion. In fact, so far this season, the only one I’ve received is from the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. Granted, not every group is going to have offerings
Time To Stir The Pot
Tue, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
Today may only be Tuesday but it’s already been an eventful week. We had a second lockout in one city, an imposed contract, and <gasp> a three year agreement that contains nothing but (albeit) mild increases. Oh, and an official contract extension through January 2013 (it’s like a super sized play and talk). Apparently, It’s
More Good News
Mon, Sep 9, 2012
by Drew McManus
In the wake of grim news from Indianapolis last week I enjoyed a fascinating email conversation with a colleague that produced one of the best anecdotes I’ve come across that balances the rising tide of defeatism. Given that is all too easy for orchestra leaders feeling beat down by the economic downturn to succumb to
How About That, Everything Isn't All Doom And Gloom
Thu, Aug 8, 2012
by Drew McManus
Of course, the field is filled with success and growth and it seems that the latest installment comes by way of an article from 8/15/12 in Crosscut.com that focuses on recent growth at the Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO). The article, written by David Brewster, examines new artistic initiatives from the new music director, Ludovic Morlot,
