Seattle Symphony
Seattle Musicians Look Forward By Looking Back
Thu, Dec 12, 2009
by Drew McManus
It seems fitting that on the last day of 2009 we take a look at something retrospective; but in this case, retrospection serves as a foundation for looking ahead. In an article dated 12/28/2009, the Seattle Symphony & Opera Players’ Organization (SSOPO) committee chair published a frank article on behalf of his colleagues that presents
Sorting Out Pension Issues In Seattle
Wed, Aug 8, 2007
by Drew McManus
Over the past few weeks, the Seattle newspapers have been reporting on growing labor tensions between the Seattle Symphony and their musicians over the status of their pension fund. So far, details have been slim but the issue of orchestras and pension funding should be of the highest priority for every professional ensemble. Granted, it
A Tale Of Two Ticket Prices
Thu, Mar 3, 2007
by Drew McManus
Recently, two orchestras located on opposite coasts have shared some PR spotlight for the same reason: ticket prices… On the East Coast, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has been drawing attention to a new subscription ticket program that offers discounted tickets thanks to a $1 million grant from the PNC Foundation. On the West Coast, the
Answering Some Questions About The Seattle Articles
Fri, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
The articles about the International Guild of Symphony, Opera, & Ballet Musicians (IGSOBM), the Seattle based musicians’ union, generated some good questions from readers this week. One question came from an orchestra patron in Oregon: “Why did the [Seattle Symphony] musicians leave the AFM in the first place?” The answer to this question is rather
Everything You Wanted To Know About Seattle (But Were Afraid To Ask) Part 2
Tue, Jul 7, 2006
by Drew McManus
Part 1 from this series examined what the International Guild of Symphony, Opera, & Ballet Musicians (IGSOBM) is and how it is structured. In this installment, we’ll begin to explore how individual chapters within The Guild (simultaneously referred to as IGSOBM by its members) determine the best methods to function as medium for collective representation.
