What kind of time commitment is involved?
The Yale Concert Band rehearses four hours per week — every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15-6:15. The ensemble performs four concerts per year at Yale’s Woolsey Hall, goes on retreat in the fall, performs a few off-site concerts, and is in the planning stages for a post-commencement international summer tour. Members are encouraged to take advantage of group-sponsored social events (movie nights, bowling, etc) and the overall time commitment to the ensemble is largely determined by the enthusiasm of the individual player.
In this business flexibility and availability are nearly as important as talent. For our parents, this means being able to drop everything to make a last minute audition or booking for your child. The same applies to our adult talent, this is not a job that will provide you with a set schedule, most of our jobs are confirmed only 24 hours in advance. There is no way to measure how much time you will need to devote, but your ability to be accommodating will be key!
