I was in Vancouver for a few days earlier this week to launch the festival. When I returned home, I discovered that my lovely wife had engaged in disturbing behaviour that may have a profound and lasting impact on our two boys. With me out of the picture, B decided she would play ABBA non-stop … More My Son, the Dancing Queen
According to this article published in The Times today, British sports scientists have concluded that drummers are comparable in their physical prowess to world-class athletes. The researchers followed the drummer for Blondie (?) for the past eight years and determined that he expended as much energy during a performance as runners and soccer stars. Apparently, … More Drummer = Olympic Athlete
B and I will be travelling to Long Island in July for a wedding, and we’re hoping to spend a day in Manhattan before heading home. It’s been suggested that we see a Broadway musical, so I began looking at a list of shows that will be running. I was immediately struck by the number … More The Broadway Movical
There’s a moment in every musician’s life when you realize it’s possible to get paid doing something you love more than anything else. I can still remember the thrill of getting a cheque for $30 for my first MPTF concert when I was a teenager. I felt so mature getting paid to play Oktoberfest gigs … More Orchestra Salaries Part 2
Drew McManus at Adaptistration.com is publishing his annual Orchestra Compensation Report this week. Over the next few days, Drew will be posting salaries for Executive Directors, Music Directors, Concertmasters, and core musicians from a large number of U.S. orchestras. In the U.S., non-profit organizations like symphony orchestras file tax forms that are made available to … More Orchestra Salaries
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