Hi everyone,
I'm looking to get a certificate in the world of Music Business / Arts Management, but it seems so many schools only offer degrees in the field. I'm just finishing my Masters right now so I'm not looking to start another degree, but a certificate I can do. Does anyone have an recommendations on where to get this, or have any experience/advice in this field they can offer?
In 2024, a principal audition was held and resulted in a no-hire. The position was then given on an acting basis to a section member who had also served on the audition committee. For reasons that are unclear, the audition process was delayed for two years, effectively extending that individual’s role as acting principal.
The audition has now been reposted and is scheduled to take place in summer 2026. However, it appears that the same section member may again serve on the committee.
Given the orchestra’s already questionable reputation with auditions and sub hirings, this raises concerns about whether the process will simply result in another no-hire or be fair. More importantly, since this is a unionized orchestra, it brings up a potential conflict of interest: is it appropriate for a section member who benefits from the outcome to participate in committee decisions that could lead to another no-hire?
Ultimately,…
“Given the orchestra’s already questionable reputation with auditions and sub hirings, this raises concerns about whether the process will simply result in another no-hire or be fair.”
This is a somewhat disingenuous question; no hires suck, but they happen in fair auditions all the time. It’s entirely possible for this audition to be fair and still end with a no hire.
Why the hell do orchestras list auditions with no information on pay, salary, or even services or service minimums/maximums? How am I supposed to know if I want to apply for this job??? For all I know it could be 20 services $40/service 🥀
This is a genuine question if someone has any insight
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