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Kirkatron
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| Can anyone give a suggestion on the best way to go about getting a gig in a Broadway pit orchestra? I realize joining the local couldn't hurt, but I get the feeling that this doesn't help much. I already have a full time job in the music industry, but with the shape that music sales are in (jazz especially) I don't know how much longer I'll be here. |
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Emb_Enh
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1. Find out who ALL the guys are that play those Theatres and send them a bio and maybe a demo CD and let them know your VERY available.
2. Then buy yourself the biggest bag of cheesy poofs you can find and scoff until the phone rings.
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Quadruple C
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cgooding
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Deffinitely. Go out to shows and meet guys, in person. Also, take some lessons with them. It's the best way to get them to hear your playing. Also, find some rehersal groups in the area, there are lots, and a lot of the Broadway cats play in them. They can hear you in a group setting, get to know you, and you may get a call.
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Larry Smithee
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yeah, cgooding nailed it. Networking is the only way to go. Introducing yourself to these guys is a good first step, but do the lesson thing, hang and play where they can hear you, while you convience them of you abilities and determination to be a real pro.
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mumbles
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I was in a master class with a freelancer from Toronto...and he said that the best thing to do is phone up all the proffesional players (of the same instrument...) you can think of that does what you want to do and ask them if you can play for them...either just some solo stuff or some duets with him/her. The worst they can do is say 'no, i'm not interested,' but on the other hand, they might say yes. This way, they know how you play, and get to know you AT THE SAME TIME!!! Could be useful..and fun. Good Luck.
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Emb_Enh
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...and then buy a second bag of cheesy poofs....
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