Adaptistration is a website dedicated mainly to the business around symphonic classical music.
Sounds too good to be true, no?
Well, it isn’t. It’s a site about change, about what’s going on with symphony orchestras, what works, what doesn’t and about survival in difficult times. Survival depends on how we adapt and evolve (get it, adapt-istration?)
The website, written and managed by arts consultant and relative new comer to Chicago, Drew McManus, is designed to present ideas and create a forum to help accelerate the evolutionary process. McManus is also an author, conservatory trained musician and an avid arranger. Click on this linkto check out the website.
I am sorry to say I don’t always have the time to delve into this site as deeply as I should. There is so much there, from reviews of orchestra websites; discussions on best practices; current events; and even a fair amount of candid “dishing” about what is right and wrong with our business.
Yours truly was asked to be a contributor to the “2007 Take a Friend to Orchestra”, in the company of some very notable colleagues.“Take a Friend to Orchestra” is a feature of critics, bloggers, musicians, classical music enthusiasts, and administrators as they write about how average patrons throughout the country can invite friends who don't regularly participate in live music events to a performance in your area. Check back as the contributions are put online.
I know I had a great time writing mine and look forward to seeing what other people had to say.
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J. Sage (not verified) | Mon, 03/26/2007 - 2:27pm
Jim,
Looking forward to reading your submission. Not only have I have run into Drew McManus at several Chicago events including Grant Park, I have also heard from some colleagues who have worked with him and they all say he's exactly what they needed. He sounds like sharp individual like yourself. Chicago is lucky to have such brilliant people supporting our arts.
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