Posted by Alex C on October 24, 2002 at 21:49:15:
In Reply to: Conductor vs. Musician salaries posted by Tom C. on October 24, 2002 at 13:58:50:
Obviously...
A conductor has talent and not just everybody can do this. It is a rare gift and your booty has to be just right (according to js) so that you can shake it.
On the other hand, a musician just "plays" and instrument and anyone can play; it doesn't take a lot of talent. What's so good about the Chicago brass section anyway?
Brains, too. Obviously a conductor is smarter than a musician, he makes more money.
We could go on and on. Quit studying tuba and euphonium and start studying conducting. Check out the conducting BBS at http://www.obnoxious.org/conductor/pathtomoney.html
Oh, one more thing: learn to be obnoxious to the musicians and suck up to the money.