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Orchestral Musician
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| Salary |
$28,000-$115,000 per year
example: $33,328/year - Alabama Symphony (starting salary)
$112,840/year - Boston Symphony Orchestra (starting salary)
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| Additional Information |
This salary range represents a full time orchestra with a season of approximately 40 weeks. Other per service orchestras and orchestras with shorter seasons would have a lower salary.
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| Job Title |
Boston Area Community Orchestras
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| Salary |
example: $70/rehearsal, $70/performance for non-principals; $80/rehearsal, $100/performance for principals - Hingham Symphony Orchestra
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| Additional Information |
The salary range reflects orchestras that rely on volunteers to more professional orchestras. Some orchestras offer a scholarship instead of paying for each service.
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| Job Title |
Church Organist/Pianist
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| Salary |
$50/service-$50,000 per year
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| Additional Information |
This salary depends on number of hours worked (hours vary from 10-40 hrs/week), size of church congregation, & level of education.
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| Job Title |
Military Bands & Orchestras
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| Salary |
$21,000-$77,000/ per year
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| Additional Information |
Pay scale depends on rank, location, and organization. Some bands also have student loan repayment programs.
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