Ah, but here's the other side of the question. Do Broadway composers still have to write for a set ensemble? I recall that there was a union action about this some time ago when composers were leaning more towards electric instruments (not the orchestra in a box, but guitars, keyboards, etc.).
Mike ***************** Michael O'Connor [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 1:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Finale] Broadway pit orchestras In a message dated 12/30/04 12:13:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The practice of Broadway pit orchestras including "walkers" who filled out the roster but did not have to play, or sometimes show up, is a thing of the past: it ended decades ago. The collective bargaining agreement between the producers and the musicians' union reflects this... Message: 33 From: dhbailey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> snip << I recall hearing of some such jobs in Broadway pit orchestras, where certain individuals were always hired for each show and very often didn't have to play a single note, sometimes didn't even have to show up! -- David H. Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
