| The answer has got to lie in encouraging society to value the arts as much as it values sports. Then we'll have more performing groups and higher salaries for those who choose (and are chosen) to perform.
My Italian friend and I were discussing musical careers today. She still believes that it is easier to make a living as a musician in Europe because music is treasured by Europeans (she says it is changing, but slowly).
Then we tried to figure out what happened with the last few Van Cliburn winners...specifically, how they are making a living. Both of our sons share an accompanist who is a Russian born Juilliard grad who is absolutely brilliant and making a living accompanying kids.
I think the only thing we can do to create more jobs in music is to GO TO MORE PERFORMANCES...bring your friends and your friends' friends!!
Boston has the highest base salary? Really??? |