“Negotiations between the board of the Regina Symphony Orchestra and the union representing the musicians have hit a sour note in its centennial season… [Musicians maintain] they are the lowest-paid symphony players in the country. If unpaid, individual preparation time prior to rehearsals is taken into account, incomes fall below the poverty line for full-time musicians.”
Tag: 10.04.08
A Regional Orchestra Looks To Boost Its Brand
Six years ago, a wealthy couple gave the struggling San Diego Symphony $120m to stabilize its finances and (hopefully) elevate its standing among American orchestras. Now, the orchestra is hoping to raise another $96m by 2010, and with a newly boosted core of 80 full-time musicians, is seeking to raise its profile nationally and internationally.