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Symphony Orchestra musicians' pay struggleRobert E Trudeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07554504744066844336noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822716.post-53442650515580761072008-03-30T02:20:00.000-07:002008-03-30T02:20:00.000-07:00Anon, I agree re Michael Butterman. Since he and h...Anon, I agree re Michael Butterman. Since he and his wife are both professional musicians and well-traveled, I would expect them to help the city define a solution.<BR/><BR/>I have written several times that Butterman is an uber-cool performer who could be part of leveraging the community back to the concert hall. He should be a fixture in local media , helping people - especially kids - appreciate the music, a la Leonard Bernstein.Robert E Trudeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554504744066844336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822716.post-88434710951155356872008-03-28T19:33:00.000-07:002008-03-28T19:33:00.000-07:00Personally, I thought Poling was just fine; and I ...Personally, I thought Poling was just fine; and I know for a fact most of the concert goers agreed.<BR/>I am suspicious of Butterman's opinion, since he has been so loathe to speak it. He leaves next year, so why would he be afraid to state his opinion, if he were pro musician?<BR/>I have never understood them,(board), bringing Mr. Butterman here, if they were not going to use him to promote the orchestra. If they have been plotting to cut the full time members out, and the real reason was a lack of funding, they would have been wise not to hire someone so expensive. I am not saying Butterman is not worth his pay, merely that they seem to want to throw money in every direction but where they actually need it.<BR/>I guess the mystery will be solved if this latest stunt will avail them enough cash to convince Mr. Butterman to stay after his contract is up; I think if that happens, then you will have your answer as to where he stands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822716.post-39576166061601636632008-03-28T14:55:00.000-07:002008-03-28T14:55:00.000-07:00What about Michael Butterman? What's his take on ...What about Michael Butterman? What's his take on all this? He makes more than the Executive Director and gets a raise next year, but we haven't heard a word from him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822716.post-34934699960178015762008-03-26T19:03:00.000-07:002008-03-26T19:03:00.000-07:00Poor Scott Green.........$75,000.00Shouldn't that ...Poor Scott Green.........$75,000.00<BR/>Shouldn't that buy some outstanding talent?<BR/><BR/>You know, the musicians even volunteered in the office for two years to help the staff do its work.<BR/><BR/>Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822716.post-80651181807347928672008-03-26T09:12:00.000-07:002008-03-26T09:12:00.000-07:00I doubt you will ever see what you are asking for;...I doubt you will ever see what you are asking for; short of a court order, and even then, I am sure much will come up "missing." <BR/><BR/>If you ever do see it; you will be horrified; I promise!<BR/><BR/>I have to applaud you for finally asking...thank you so much for that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com