What sort of job could an 8th grade violinist get??
8th grade as in according to the Trinity or Royal Schools exams
2007-01-17 05:20:07 · 3 answers · asked by Layla 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Although you don't usually get paid, a good place to start is at nursing homes. Me and my buddies go to different retirement homes and play for the elderly, and sometimes they offer to pay us. It's a great place to play because the people there really appreciate the music, and don't care (or can't tell!) if we make mistakes.
If you really want to sound good and get gigs, you should have some sort of group - a piano or guitar would really help, and a couple more violins makes the overall sound much better. Talk to your private teacher or orchestra teacher to see if they can help you get a group going, and find places for you to play at.
Here's a list of places to try your hand at performing:
Retirement homes
Hospitals
Weddings
Church events
County Fairs
Downtown areas (sit your case out for money)
Talent Shows
Libraries
Starbucks (my favorite - they don't pay you but you do get a free drink!)
Good luck!
2007-01-17 16:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wedding music is great for all levels. you can generally find some music on your level. put an ad in your local paper as a wedding musician; you could do prelude music or maybe roam through the tables at the reception. or start a group and book some shows any place that will allow you to play. good luck!
2007-01-17 19:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by tchaikovskygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must seek out performing arts and acting and plays! now if you are a well player you should go to performing arts schools to not only perform but to attend so you are sure to get the proper career in your musician talent!
2007-01-17 15:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋