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03-13-2006, 05:59 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago | | | School project-Please Help!
Hi everyone I am doing a job project/speech and part of it entails an interveiw. I would like to be a bassist in one of Americas major symphony orchestras. Can you guys answer a couple questions for me?
1. What are some major job responsibilites?
2. What are the working conditions?
3. What education is needed for the job?
4 What is the employment outlook for this feild?
Thank you soooo much everyone! This is all I need and will be done.
Thanks again,
Rob Sleeper
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03-13-2006, 06:39 AM
|  | Journeyman Clam Artist Moderator | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, baby | | | Before a bunch of grumpy-assed middle-aged bassists jump all over it, let me point out, Rob, with great respect, that it's "I before E except after C." Make peace with your Meyer sig and everyone else working in this field.
Other than that, I'm a non-orchestral guy who really can't help you at all. Don't you love TalkBass?
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03-13-2006, 08:47 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX | | | I'm not going to do your homework for you, but I can probably offer an idea:
1. Practicing and knowing required music, preparedness for rehearsals and concerts, general upkeep of instrument and technique.
2. Early morning rehearsals, often lasting between 3 and 6 hours. Up to four performances a week. Working most weekends, but you'll probably get plenty of vacation time.
3. At least a BA in music performance. Some people are able to get jobs without finishing college, while many more go on to receive an MA before winning a job.
4. Relatively speaking, there are only a handful of jobs available at any given time. Often with as many as 200 or 300 applicants for one position, the outlook isn't so great. |
03-13-2006, 04:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago | | | Thanks so much Paul
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03-14-2006, 07:56 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Upstate, SC | | | How about cost for a major symphony quality instrument?
How many other professions require such an investment?
FWIW,
BG
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03-14-2006, 08:44 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX | | | The instrument isn't the only cost. Consider the tuxedo, the bow, strings, miscellaneous supplies, sheet music, electronics, instrument upkeep/repair, travel costs (bass specific), and so on. Add all together and it would seem like you're not making any money at all. |
03-14-2006, 09:13 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA | | | Well, in many cases, the investment compares to investing in a small business, which is essentially what you're doing when you make the decision to "make a living" playing music! |
03-14-2006, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Kam Well, in many cases, the investment compares to investing in a small business... | Or a non-profit organization. |  | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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