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Re: Semi-Pro?

Author: Tom H
Date: 2024-04-16 22:37

There are about 2,500 concert bands in the U.S. Many are called "Community Bands". In promoting my book, I have found that the vast majority are all amateurs. A very few "elite" ones are 100% pro. I played in one of those which had about 35 members and we played every hard thing you could imagine. Where I play principal now is what I'd call "semi-pro". Half to 2/3rd of us get paid, the rest are good amateur players--(doctors, lawyers, college and even the rare HS player). Most of the pros in this band have day jobs, with quite a few being school band directors (like I was before retirement). I few make a living playing (night club gigs, other bands, orchestras, playing parades, etc.).

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Post Edited (2024-04-16 22:40)

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