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Re: Is this the future?

Author: Dileep Gangolli
Date: 2010-10-08 13:55

The orchestral industry is changing and will continue to change in huge ways. There may be a handful of orchestras that can continue in the manner of the 80's - 2010, but I doubt even they will not have to make some changes in how the musicians are utilized.

The cross-functional job description that will now apply to the DSO musicians (and the other established orchestras to follow) has always been a way of life for freelancers that make their living through their musical training. For the regional orchestras, this will now be their way of operating if they are to stay relevant to their communities.

Ernest Fleischman, the late executive director of the LA Phil, had forecast this new model several years ago in an address he gave at the Cleveland Institute.

Ironically, what is lagging is the type of training needed to be successful in this New Reality as most of the famous teachers (on any instrument) have never had to make a living in this multi-disciplinary fashion.

I hate to say it, but with US unemployment hovering at 10% (official government numbers), state and local governments carrying interest payments from past deficit spending, and working people in fear of losing their jobs, I doubt any strike attempts by orchestras will be supported by the general public or the local press.

Post Edited (2010-10-08 14:37)

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