I don't have to go to a college to see and hear talented young people - I have done it ay my grandchildren's grade schools ... and they do not go to 'upper class' public or private schools ... they are in public schools in middle income neighborhoods - in fact the school in NY pulls from a wider diverse area ...
I have posted it here previously ... the teachers - and parents - do an excellent job with the music and performing arts programs ... the 5th grade bands even play jazz ...


Yes, OMB add to the problem ... but what are we to do - say we won't play unless we can have 2-3-or 4 others playing with us??? ... how much work is that going to get us? ...
And since when DIDN'T the almighty dollar count?!? ... Is there any of us that hasn't -at least at some time in our life - changed from one job/gig to another because the salary was better??? ...

Speaking of salaries, Bill, I don't think I would be too far off by saying that in the 30's $1200.00 might have been a half year's salary for most people ...

t.
PS ... I get a kick when I see a club advertise "LIVE DJ" ... at least it's not a robot ...




[This message has been edited by tony mads usa (edited 04-30-2010).]