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Fitting pieces together into a “Frankenstein” career Pros and Cons As Jason Heath states in his excellent and highly-recommended Double Bass Blog, “a freelancer must stitch all of these gigs together into a Frankenstein career.” A freelance career is a like a patchwork quilt. Being a freelancer impacts every aspect of their working life,...
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On Collective Bargaining
A Collective Bargaining Agreement makes everything possible. Contracts The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Arizona Opera and American Federation of Musicians Local 586 has a built-in term limit. When that term expires, the...
Life in the Pit
Performing in a pit orchestra is vastly different than performing on the stage. A pit orchestra is a specialized ensemble that both accompanies the singers and adds to the drama on stage. Occasionally it...
In Memoriam: Michael Sullivan
Dr. Michael Sullivan served as second clarinet in the Opera Orchestra for several years. We were very saddened at his passing last July from an unexpected and sudden illness. Michael joined the Arizona Opera...
