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Classical Music Employment 27 September 2007
Is it all doom and gloom? No! What's important to remember is that every industry is always changing, and where there is change, there is also opportunity. But as a worker in the contemporary Classical Music industry, it is important to acknowledge that you have to take responsibility, be flexible, and be prepared to grasp opportunities as and when they arise.
Here are some of the Pros and Cons of finding Classical Music employment: Pros 1) There's always space for someone really good. If you have exceptional ability, and you also know how to persevere, then eventually someone somewhere will recognize your talent and give you work. 2) Lots of new opportunities are cropping up all over the place. Although one part of the industry is shrinking, another part might be growing. Or even, you might be able to find an opportunity to develop the industry yourself, by setting yourself up in business either formally, or as a freelance worker. For example the UK Music Therapy industry saw vast growth in the early 2000s, whilst orchestral jobs remained very stagnant.
1) There's incredible competition. Loads of people want to work in music, and there's often room only for the best. You'll need to be 100% sure of yourself to succeed in finding employment in Classical Music 2) If you're a performer, things are ten times worse for you. The market is completely saturated, and even if you're brilliant you won't succeed unless you know how to market yourself, regardless of whether you are looking for an orchestral job, or you work in a chamber group or as a soloist. 3) Most Classical Music jobs have relatively low pay. Despite the fact that many jobs in the industry demand specialist skills, this often isn't reflected in the salaries of teachers or performers. However, if you are looking for an administrative or management position there can be lucrative jobs on offer. Finding Classical Music Employment We realized that there weren't many places where you can find out information about Classical Music jobs, and see what is available in the UK Classical Music employment market. So we set up our Classical Music UK Job listings. They've grown into the UK's most comprehensive listings of Classical Music jobs and include Administrative, Executive, Management, Performance, and Education jobs. Don't forget to bookmark the page and check back every Monday morning for new opportunities! Good Luck!
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So you're looking for employment in the Classical Music industry? Well, you're not alone! Each year, thousands of newly-qualified students roll out of conservatoires and universities across the world, and yet there's no big increase in jobs - in fact, in many areas of Classical Music, employment levels are going down rather than up.
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