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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-08-02 19:24
chedmanus:
Do I really need to explain the situation in detail for you?
The future of live (orchestral) music? Disappearing
The odds of winning an orchestral job? Not good
The security of an orchestral job? Not great.
The job market for clarinetists? Poor
The chances of making a living strictly playing the clarinet? Not going to happen.
The stability and liklihood of symphony orchestras financially surviving the next 25 years? Tenuous, at best.
Sure... follow your dreams, follow your heart, set your goals high...
But -
Each year (just in this country alone), conservatories and universities graduate hundreds of clarinetists whose playing ability borders on the unbelieveable. We've all heard many of them play.
The sad fact is that most will never earn a dime by strictly just playing the clarinet.
There is just no place for them to play.
All too quickly, it will become apparent that playing the audition roulette circuit, for even the most dedicated, takes its toll very quickly, both financially and mentally.
When you are young, the notion of being a "professional clarinetist" sounds noble, intriguing and the ideal vocation.
However, after a few years, when your friends have moved on and bought their own homes, have retirement plans in place, have disposable income, medical benefits, and treat themselves to the better things in life, the "professional clarinetist" monicker loses its luster very quickly. The dream dies hard and fast.
A struggling musician is not a pretty sight...GBK
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