My first payed gig!!!!

scream machine · 04-28-2006, 09:48 PM

YES!! It was a taps gig and all I got payed was 10 bucks. Even tho I did'nt get payed a lot, it was a rewarding expence. But it have one question, does this mean I am a tec. pro. now?

Manny Laureano · 04-28-2006, 10:55 PM

Congrats, Screamer.

That's how much I got for my first job, 10 bucks but then, that was back in 1972!

Well, I think you asked the pro question with tongue in cheek but I'm sure you've figured out by now it takes more than a paycheck to establish you as a pro.

Anyway, congrats again,

ML

trumpet blower88 · 04-29-2006, 02:59 AM

I just had my first paying gig on Easter. It's a great feeling knowing that you just got payed for doing something you love to do anyway.

PhatmonB6 · 04-29-2006, 03:04 AM

Excellent!!!!

I joined BAA a couple days ago. Even if I never get called to perform taps...it is a good feeling knowing I am on the list. Did you use your Getzen bugle, or one of your other horns???

scream machine · 04-29-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PhatmonB6

Excellent!!!!

I joined BAA a couple days ago. Even if I never get called to perform taps...it is a good feeling knowing I am on the list. Did you use your Getzen bugle, or one of your other horns???

I used my Jupter Trbune Xo trumpet. I did'nt use the bugle because it play's a little flat.

wiseone2 · 04-29-2006, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scream machine

YES!! It was a taps gig and all I got payed was 10 bucks. Even tho I did'nt get payed a lot, it was a rewarding expence. But it have one question, does this mean I am a tec. pro. now?

You go kid!!!

I got a fist full of change on my first gig........so did a couple of jazz legends.
Tootie Heath and Bobby Timmons. We were in Junior High School. Ted Curson was also on that gig

Wilmer

PINCHUNO · 04-29-2006, 10:09 AM

Congratulations on your first "paid" gig.

Paul Tomashefsky · 04-29-2006, 11:50 AM

Congratulations!

Doesn't it feel great to actually get paid for something you enjoy doing?!!

And a Taps gig at that.... I'm sure you made everyone proud!

My first gig was a Church musical gig...I got it from my junior high band director...Me and my best friend (Drummer) He wound up pursuing a career in banking... I'm now a full time Elementary Band director / Trumpet Performer / Author (ITG, DownBeat) / Dad / etc...

My main gigs now are with a Rhythm n Blues Band and doing Trumpet & organ work... Big Bucks during the Holidays (Christmas / Easter!) My other Top paying gigs were with a group called Quintessential Brass out of Boston 1987-1995 we toured all over New England... Fun Gig excellent music and players___ Good Luck and keep up the good work!

bandman · 04-29-2006, 04:07 PM

COngrats on that pay gig -- now that you will have to join the union, and pay taxes on your gig money you are only several hundred $$$ in the hole!

We play funerals all the time. The joke around our house is that my wife is so good that people die to hear her sing!

By the way -- now that you have done it once you will get calls to do it again. The money is great but I have a personal rule (for myself) that I suggest to my friends. If the funeral is for a policeman, fireman, or member of our armed services I play the funeral for free. I was never in the service so that is my way of saying thanks to that person for what he did for me. I feel the same way about fireman and policeman. Just a suggestion.

scream machine · 04-29-2006, 04:32 PM

A first I was not going to get payed, but after it the lady can up a gave me the 10 bucks for it. (Nice suprise)

04-28-2006, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
scream machine Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodland, AL Posts: 135	My first payed gig!!!! YES!! It was a taps gig and all I got payed was 10 bucks. Even tho I did'nt get payed a lot, it was a rewarding expence. But it have one question, does this mean I am a tec. pro. now? __________________ "I'm not a fighting man, but I really wasted that cat."- Maynard ferguson

04-29-2006, 02:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
trumpet blower88 Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 644	I just had my first paying gig on Easter. It's a great feeling knowing that you just got payed for doing something you love to do anyway. __________________ -David Jacques

04-29-2006, 03:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
PhatmonB6 Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 668	Excellent!!!! I joined BAA a couple days ago. Even if I never get called to perform taps...it is a good feeling knowing I am on the list. Did you use your Getzen bugle, or one of your other horns??? __________________ Bach Strad 180S37 Monette B2 Well, if I could play like Wynton (Marsalis), I wouldn't play like Wynton. Chet Baker

04-29-2006, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
bandman Forte User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lafayette, LA, USA Posts: 1,056	COngrats on that pay gig -- now that you will have to join the union, and pay taxes on your gig money you are only several hundred $$$ in the hole! We play funerals all the time. The joke around our house is that my wife is so good that people die to hear her sing! By the way -- now that you have done it once you will get calls to do it again. The money is great but I have a personal rule (for myself) that I suggest to my friends. If the funeral is for a policeman, fireman, or member of our armed services I play the funeral for free. I was never in the service so that is my way of saying thanks to that person for what he did for me. I feel the same way about fireman and policeman. Just a suggestion. __________________

04-29-2006, 04:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
scream machine Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodland, AL Posts: 135	A first I was not going to get payed, but after it the lady can up a gave me the 10 bucks for it. (Nice suprise) __________________ "I'm not a fighting man, but I really wasted that cat."- Maynard ferguson

04-28-2006, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Congrats, Screamer. That's how much I got for my first job, 10 bucks but then, that was back in 1972! Well, I think you asked the pro question with tongue in cheek but I'm sure you've figured out by now it takes more than a paycheck to establish you as a pro. Anyway, congrats again, ML

04-29-2006, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
PINCHUNO Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 57	Congratulations on your first "paid" gig.

04-29-2006, 11:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Tomashefsky New Friend Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 14	Congratulations! Doesn't it feel great to actually get paid for something you enjoy doing?!! And a Taps gig at that.... I'm sure you made everyone proud! My first gig was a Church musical gig...I got it from my junior high band director...Me and my best friend (Drummer) He wound up pursuing a career in banking... I'm now a full time Elementary Band director / Trumpet Performer / Author (ITG, DownBeat) / Dad / etc... My main gigs now are with a Rhythm n Blues Band and doing Trumpet & organ work... Big Bucks during the Holidays (Christmas / Easter!) My other Top paying gigs were with a group called Quintessential Brass out of Boston 1987-1995 we toured all over New England... Fun Gig excellent music and players___ Good Luck and keep up the good work!

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