 The Clarinet BBoard
|
Author: Tony Beck
Date: 2010-12-17 12:05
In a rare bit of good news, it looks like the Charleston (SC) Symphony has stepped back from the brink. I don't have any first hand info yet, but they are doing a holiday concert and the local radio stations this morning are talking about a season schedule coming out soon. Their website hasn't been updated though. Let's cross our fingers that this turns into a trend.
Post Edited (2010-12-17 14:31)
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-12-17 21:28
I believe it's already been announced that they settled for a smaller 'core" orchesrta, meaning many losing their full time statues, and a reduced season, maybe even a reduction in weekly salary as well. Someone can correct me if I have my orchestra's mixed up but that's what I remember. It's getting even tougher to find an orchestra job in America. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Dileep Gangolli
Date: 2010-12-17 21:43
From what I saw on the settlement and if I remember correctly, the musicians had to make concessions on every front and they had requested that the BOD resign so that a new board could be put in place. Not sure if that will happen.
All these orchestras, that provided musicians with a good quality of life or a place to get experience while chasing a bigger job, are taking big steps backwards in order to survive.
While this happened in the early 80's (in that recession that those who are over 50 will remember), orchestras that made concessions were able to regain lost ground when the economy improved and the prospered.
I am not sure that will happen this time due to the economic decline of America, the lack of cultural literacy among the broad public, and the seeming indifference of the general public towards classical music.
Add on top of that the fact that all levels of US government is deeply in debt and must either raise taxes or cut services to themselves stay alive.
I would advise any young student entering conservatory to make sure the school offers a course in Mandarin. Because if they are to make a living playing music it will most likely be in China.
Post Edited (2010-12-17 21:44)
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
The Clarinet Pages
|
 |
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
