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I am curious as to how the difficulty of getting a position as a substitute with a big orchestra compares to the difficulty of getting a position as a section or principal player in a big orchestra. I know they are both very hard, but exactly how much easier is it to get a sub job? Also, how...

Does anybody happen to know what brand and model of bass "The Cure" bassist Simon Gallup used on the "Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me" album in 1987, specifically on their hit "Just Like Heaven?" Also, where the best place to purchase one would be (depending on how much it costs). I play the...

Does anybody happen to know either how many bass openings there are for the Civic Orchestra of Chicago this year or in years past, or roughly how many bassists apply in a given year or both? I know there's a whole other thread for the orchestra, but nobody in that thread really answered these...

Does anyone know anything about the above, in particular regarding its auditions? Thanks.