<p>Thanks for the clarification Compdad. It figures I would have it backwards!</p>
<p>You’re welcome DesignDad. I love both ensembles as well. Their willingness to commission new compositions is how new music grows. </p>
<p>There have been some great articles on how the field of performance has changed. (Of course, I cannot find them for you at the moment, wish I could!). Generally, musicians are more entrepreneurial and also online methods of sharing, funding, production and marketing are having an influence. Freelancing is common of course. And yes, many have “day jobs.” </p>
<p>Music is hard work and takes incredible discipline and a music degree is respected everywhere (including medical school admissions). Doing what you love for 4 years for a BM or BA in music, may or may not lead to a full-time career in performance, but many find a variety of paths to make it work. And yes, some leave the field or play as amateurs- as you well know.</p>
<p>Here is an interesting article from the Boston Globe on one group’s idea, and an example of what can happen with online connections:</p>
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<p>Along the lines of what compmom posted, this is another “music for the people” group. The cool thing about this one is it’s also music “by the people”. There are chamber performances, but then you’re also welcome to come sit in on a jam session. I highly encourage checking this out. Advanced HS students are typically welcome to sit in. It’s a great way to expose your child to not only some other musicians, but also to another way of “doing” music.</p>
<p><a href=“http://classicalrevolution.org”>http://classicalrevolution.org</a></p>