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$14.32/hour???? Work an 8 hour day for less than $120.00? A 6 day week for less than $700 - assuming you are playing 8 hours a day, and not just a few hours each day. Musician unemployment must be rampant in northern Virginia.

That's not too enticing. You can make more than that slinging hash out west.

Talbot

GuitarMikeB wrote:$14.32/hour???? Work an 8 hour day for less than $120.00? A 6 day week for less than $700 - assuming you are playing 8 hours a day, and not just a few hours each day. Musician unemployment must be rampant in northern Virginia.

Amen, brotha!


I try not to diminish the value of hard work, but that's legalized abuse. They will only get amateurs for that money, and I hope they get a bunch of them.



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yod wrote:

GuitarMikeB wrote:$14.32/hour???? Work an 8 hour day for less than $120.00? A 6 day week for less than $700 - assuming you are playing 8 hours a day, and not just a few hours each day. Musician unemployment must be rampant in northern Virginia.

Amen, brotha!


I try not to diminish the value of hard work, but that's legalized abuse. They will only get amateurs for that money, and I hope they get a bunch of them.

$14.32/hr....this is the general music section not politics.....i should NOT point out that's about about TWICE the Federal minimum wage to those against raising it!

$14.32/hr....this is the general music section not politics.....i should NOT point out that's about about TWICE the Federal minimum wage to those against raising it!

$14.32/hr....this is the general music section not politics.....i should NOT point out that's about about TWICE the Federal minimum wage to those against raising it!

$14.32/hr....this is the general music section not politics.....i should NOT point out that's about about TWICE the Federal minimum wage to those against raising it!

$14.32/hr....this is the general music section not politics.....i should NOT point out that's about about TWICE the Federal minimum wage to those against raising it!

$14.32/hr....this is the general music section not politics.....i should NOT point out that's about about TWICE the Federal minimum wage to those against raising it!

Planetguy wrote:$14.32/hr....this is the general music section not politics.....i should NOT point out that's about about TWICE the Federal minimum wage to those against raising it!

So are you hopping on a plane to Virginia to audition? Northern Va is not a cheap area to live in. Interestingly, 32 states (including Missouri) have a higher state minimum wage than the Federal one ($7.25).

GuitarMikeB wrote:

Planetguy wrote:$14.32/hr....this is the general music section not politics.....i should NOT point out that's about about TWICE the Federal minimum wage to those against raising it!

So are you hopping on a plane to Virginia to audition? Northern Va is not a cheap area to live in. Interestingly, 32 states (including Missouri) have a higher state minimum wage than the Federal one ($7.25).

I most certainly am not. Why would I? I try to make at least $100 when loading my equip into the van for a THREE hr gig (or four at truckstop). Just yesterday afternoon i was contacted by a woman who hired me to perform 30 min of solo gtr for $100 at a lunch on Friday. AND they're feeding me!

How many hrs would I have to work at Busch Gardens for that?? Almost seven? Thanks, no.

BTW....MO minimum wage is $7.70/hr.

My son leased one of the songs he sang and recorded to an Ashley Judd scene (background music) and got 8 grand for it. He also leased others to TV shows that used them for background scene music. He also was sponsored by "Red Bull" for some concerts. He got paid a bit more than $14 per hour.

Musicians who play clubs in this area make over $100 a night. But tearing down, loading the gear, hauling, setting up, tearing down again, hauling it back, unloading and setting up for yourself at home is hardly worth a lousy $100 a night to me. But if you enjoy the gigs so much that you would almost be willing to play for free, it's not a bad deal.

I think you should re evaluate your pay scale for musicians.

Social media fiasco. Can you say Brad's wife at Cracker Barrel?!

When you go to the website, the only auditions scheduled for WIlliamsburg, VA are 'costume characters'. From the overall descriptions, looks like they want school/college-age kids.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has exciting opportunities for skilled instrumentalists proficient in keyboards, percussion, bass, guitar, strings, woodwinds, accordion, and traditional German and Irish instruments. All instrumentalists should have the ability to play varying styles ranging from pop/rock to Motown to gospel to orchestral and must be able to memorize music for shows and perform with great stage presence.
A variety of employment periods are available: Summer (March - September)
Halloween (September - October)
Christmas (November - December)
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Day & evening shifts are available, depending on the show.
You must be at least 16 years old at the time of the audition.
Ability to sight read is preferred.
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Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $14.32

Prepare for the Audition
Prepare two to three short selections totaling 90 seconds that showcase your technical, lyrical, and improvisational skill.
Remember that we need to see your showmanship in addition to your proficiency on your instrument. Let your personality shine through!
Some applicants may be asked to perform a simple marching maneuver or choreography.
A piano and a standard drum set will be provided at the audition site, but please bring any other instruments you need to the audition.
Auditioning can be a lengthy process; you may be asked to stay for a callback.
Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team.