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Originally Posted by Trompetvrouw The orchestra positions are becoming like a revolving door because most audition monsters at young ages cannot handle the heat on the job week after week due to LACK OF EXPERIENCE. There are exceptions, but I am finding the trend to be ridiculous. I also feel that some of these extremely young players are being allowed to have on the job training rather than work their way up or they are being paid to practice until they are truly good enough. Neither of those scenarios sits well with me. |
I think that your post brings up an interesting historical point. Did Bud at the beginning of his career play like Bud at the height -- or even at the end? Have our expectations elevated to the point -- via recent performances by the masters or edited recordings -- that we expect [near?] perfection? Is it no longer possible to enjoy a less than perfect performance? This leads me to my next point: if the lower level orchestras are filled with older musicians who fit that role well but cannnot, for whatever reason, break into the top tier, where do the younger performers get experience to be successful in the top tier?