| Rimshot,
I'll speak for myself by saying how I handle our schedule:
1) I do very little freelance work except for conducting the youth symphony and occasional solo appearances... like the recent apearance in Rochester... because I make a good salary and I don't like taking away work from freelancers
2) I teach when it's convenient to me and on a limited basis
3) keeping my chops up for endurance is job one for me and my practice is geared to that end
4) I rest, eat well, and use my off time well.
That's how I handle our schedule.
ML |