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Playing for free is an anathema to me. I would only do if I felt it within my bones that it would make a difference in someone’s or organizations life. I too have worked to hard for where I am at professionally. I too have been burned by those who have taken advantage of my generosity. I too have been met with “this will be great exposure”. I once insisted on being payed for a culinary event for educators at a local high school. Would you believe that all those who helped at the event were acknowledge at the end of the program by name where as I was met with “and this is the harpist who said she did not need the exposure”. I thought this was very, very small of the director of the event. But at least I kept my head up high and got paid.
Onita Sanders
I have been watching this forum with great interest. I am just thinking out loud. What ever happen to baptism by fire so to speak. There is nothing that difficult about playing a wedding ceremony. Granted the Catholic weddings I have played do have some interesting turns to the ceremony, but the organist has 99% of the time been there. When not, I mentioned to the the priest that I am not catholic and to just give me some cues.
In the area where I live, a Catholic wedding changes some depending upon the culture. For example, within the span of 14 days I played your catholic wedding, the kind
I am sure you will find someone in Florida. I was curious, in general, with all the talent agencies and resources that Naples, Florida has, why can not the store in question pick up the phone and call one of them and let their fingers do the walking so to speak.
Might I suggest to remove paint without damaging the finish what is used on cars, Rubbining Compound”.
I am sure I do not haveto tell you that sometimes these jobs are booked through talent agencie-not all. I would just taget the ones that you think you would do best in and find out the name of the manager, or the person that makes these decision and just present what ever your press package or website it you are on to them. I have even done lunch hours once or twice aweek at some very popular diners that catered to politicians
When I sat down at this library computer, the sun was shining bright and all was just going find, until I read your posting on this forum.
I know it depends upon the state, comuunity, and all the variables. What I have found in the Michigan area is that the retirment villages are willing to pay between $100-$200 for the hrs work. An example would be a lucheon, a cocktail gathering,a Christmas reception, for one hr. This also depends on
I have no problem with posting my rate. I usually tell a client, everyone rate for a wedding ceremony is $____. But the range in my area is between$____ and $____.
