Morgensterns Diary Service

Morgensterns Diary Service Essential Diary Management for the Professional Musician
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Morgensterns Teleteam help freelance orchestral and session musicians secure high quality work through a combination of fast and efficient diary management, expert representation, and dynamic fixer support services. Every day of the week our expert Teleteam process and deliver critical bookings from leading orchestral and session fixers throughout the UK.

Nicola Hands: Recital on 23rd Oct 2017: 1.10pm - 1.50pm: All Saint Church, High Wycombe.
20/10/2017

Nicola Hands: Recital on 23rd Oct 2017: 1.10pm - 1.50pm: All Saint Church, High Wycombe.

Nicola Hands is a professional oboe and cor anglais player. She is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and currently performs as a soloist and...

'Artistry: It will soon be evident whether a newcomer has the technique, sense of style and knowledge of the repertoir...
11/10/2017

'Artistry: It will soon be evident whether a newcomer has the technique, sense of style and knowledge of the repertoire to fit into a given orchestra. What may surprise some is just how much a re- engagement could hang on non-musical factors. 'It matters to be sociable,' says an experienced Principal Cellist client, 'to fit in. After all, teamwork is what section-playing is all about.'' Please visit 'Orchestral Survival Strategies article'

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'Professionalism: When it comes to forging direct contacts with orchestras, it pays to put in research to assess where...
11/10/2017

'Professionalism: When it comes to forging direct contacts with orchestras, it pays to put in research to assess where, musically and temperamentally, you might fit in - in the strange way of things, each orchestra has its own distinctive musical and social culture (thankfully). The good news is that orchestras continue to hold auditions for full time positions and for extra work. To be noticed however you need to prepare your CV and cover letter with care. For example 'go easy on the verbiage. One side of the page is enough, certain things will just stand out. Make sure the information is relevant. In our case we're naturally interested in seeing evidence of experience in smaller chamber ensembles. It's a big help if you can mention the name of someone in the orchestra who knows your playing.'' Please visit 'Orchestral Survival Strategies article'

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'Referees: When preparing your CV and Cover Letter the best referees to use are players, preferably principal players,...
11/10/2017

'Referees: When preparing your CV and Cover Letter the best referees to use are players, preferably principal players, who work with the orchestra you are writing to. If you are writing to different orchestras and naming different referees for each orchestra you contact, it might be easier to move your referee details to your covering letter rather than having to alter your CV each time.' Please visit 'CV Advice article'

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'Stand-Out: Fixers receive lots of CV mailings, so to have an impact your CV needs to be concise and informative. For ...
04/10/2017

'Stand-Out: Fixers receive lots of CV mailings, so to have an impact your CV needs to be concise and informative. For example, avoid padding out your CV with unnecessary details such as repertoire performed and conductors worked with at music college - a professional fixer understands what happens at college.' Please visit 'CV Advice article'

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'The long view: 'At the start of a freelance orchestral career you have to take any chances that come your way - even ...
04/10/2017

'The long view: 'At the start of a freelance orchestral career you have to take any chances that come your way - even duff dates. You never know whom you might meet - the important thing is to be in circulation.'' Please visit 'Orchestral Survival Strategies article'

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'Fixer List: I would only book a player I've not used before by having them recommended by a high-ranking current play...
04/10/2017

'Fixer List: I would only book a player I've not used before by having them recommended by a high-ranking current player, or by another Fixer, or by meeting them and hearing them play.'' Please visit 'Networking article'

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'Outreach: Orchestras with active outreach departments value musicians with a portfolio of skills that add value to th...
27/09/2017

'Outreach: Orchestras with active outreach departments value musicians with a portfolio of skills that add value to their instrumental talents. One leading Orchestra Manager says that he looks forward to a future in which orchestral players are ever more deeply embedded in their local communities. 'Having players who not only work in the orchestra but also, say, excite the local community with orchestral outreach projects, play the organ in the local church, or conduct a local orchestra or choir, or even teach or coach ensembles in a local school, means that an orchestra is grounded in the community.' Please visit 'Networking article'

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'Professionalism: There's little room in a self-run orchestra for players who are consistently late... ill, rude or wh...
27/09/2017

'Professionalism: There's little room in a self-run orchestra for players who are consistently late... ill, rude or who cannot fit in to a section - no matter how brilliant they are.'' Please visit 'Morgs Client/Fixer Survey article'

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'Professionalism: 'With each orchestra you need to learn fast how your colleagues behave, and adapt to that,' suggests...
27/09/2017

'Professionalism: 'With each orchestra you need to learn fast how your colleagues behave, and adapt to that,' suggests a leading Newcastle based Trumpeter client. 'Notice if they're quiet or noisy. Don't be the first to pull a book out during rehearsals even if you're not playing for a while. If you like curry and the rest of the section eats Chinese, eat Chinese!'' Please visit 'Orchestral Survival Strategies article'

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'Concise: '... go easy on the CV verbiage! A one sided CV is enough - certain things, such as where and who you studie...
20/09/2017

'Concise: '... go easy on the CV verbiage! A one sided CV is enough - certain things, such as where and who you studied with, will just stand out. Make sure the information is relevant.' Please visit 'CV Advice article'

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'Cold Calling: 'At some stage in your career, you will also probably have to cold call fixers that you want to work fo...
20/09/2017

'Cold Calling: 'At some stage in your career, you will also probably have to cold call fixers that you want to work for. I've only once swallowed my pride and seriously asked someone for work. But this call opened a few really good avenues for me, which I doubt would have happened had I not made that initial call.'' Please visit 'Networking article'

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