Klarinet Archive - Posting 001372.txt from 1998/04

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Pay analysis of Full-time Orchs
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 22:28:29 -0400

On Thu, 23 Apr 1998, Bill Hausmann wrote:
> OK. Let's see YOUR figures. 1995-96 salary figures make the case well
> enough for me. Factor in inflation and the answer is still the same, since
> it affects both sides of the equation.

I didn't make the case Bill.....I am waiting for Jonathan's proof.....I
haven't seen any.....have you? Do you believe the salary description
describes recruiting costs........beyond that, do you believe the Seattle
Symphony, an orginazation that does not have the budget that Chicago or
New York might have, has the capital to invest in $3500-6500 per
instrument?

Roger Garrett
IWU