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GordonH · 09-03-2005, 07:48 AM

I was just thinking about all the jobs I have had.
I have never once been asked to produce a copy of my degree certificates.

I am a decent trumpet player. I can play most things.

I wonder if I managed to get an audition for fourth trumpet in an obscure orchestra (e.g. Outer Mongolian Sinfonietta) would I be able to steal the job based solely on my playing ability, with no qualifications?

Just an interesting thought.....

Third or fourth trumpet is not difficult and I doubt anyone could tell my playing from any of the lower trumpet players in the more obscure orchestras.

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GordonH Mezzo Piano User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 610	Hypothetical: Could I blag my way into an orchestral job? I was just thinking about all the jobs I have had. I have never once been asked to produce a copy of my degree certificates. I am a decent trumpet player. I can play most things. I wonder if I managed to get an audition for fourth trumpet in an obscure orchestra (e.g. Outer Mongolian Sinfonietta) would I be able to steal the job based solely on my playing ability, with no qualifications? Just an interesting thought..... Third or fourth trumpet is not difficult and I doubt anyone could tell my playing from any of the lower trumpet players in the more obscure orchestras.