Old-time musicians

In the first week of the school year, major cities in the empire were much busier than usual, both inside and outside the campus.

As soon as the first ray of sunshine in the morning broke through the clouds, citizens, music fans, students, and more people in the art circle who walked out of their homes learned about it one after another from radio broadcasts, newspaper columns, and bulletin boards in conspicuous places. A piece of news. The scattering of paintings was not only concentrated in Ufranser, but its popularity soon swept through the art circles of several neighboring counties.

"That talented musician really established an orchestra and recruited people? The old symphony orchestra?" Some people who were leaning in cars and carriages with their eyes closed only heard the first two sentences of the radio announcement and quickly jumped out of their seats. sat up.

On the subway seats where the Santa Ramburg hastily resumed operations, today there were many gentlemen and ladies holding newspapers, their eyes wider than usual.

"What's going on!? Recruiting so many people??"

"Who is this person? Dabble? Informal??group? just??for??fun?" A gentleman holding an unlit pipe subconsciously muttered several words in Hoffmann's language similar to " The vocabulary of "playing with tickets".

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When his eyes scanned for more information, he murmured to himself in confusion: "But it doesn't seem like it. The central cultural department actually supported it in the relevant reports. It doesn't look like the dignitaries in this photo are fake. It's just that the time has passed. Several days have passed, why didn’t you send it out as soon as possible?”

"You don't even know Carolne Van Ning?" His murmur was interrupted by the lady standing in front of him, holding on to the armrest.

I thought it was for me, but then I found out that she was just making advances to the female companion next to me.

"The youngest great composer and conductor in the Empire! The Summer Arts Festival concert he led created an unexpected miracle of four premieres. Although it was a student orchestra, the box office revenue and record sales were as hot as the first class A professional band whose co-signed limited-edition records have fetched prices exceeding 100 pounds on certain collection occasions.”

"oh."

"His "Symphony No. 1" has become the most anticipated orchestral work in the third quarter in a current customer market survey report by Hoffmann Records"

"oh oh."

"In a recent private condolence occasion, in front of several masters and many high-society people, he demonstrated the composition of a mysterious piece that was recognized as 'comparable to the height of Kashunich'"

"I don't understand, what is that?"

"And it is said that he is also a very powerful official mystic, who killed all the members of the evil god organization during the major subway accident on August 23."

"It's amazing, do you have any more?"

The best friend next to her kept nodding in a withdrawn state until this loyal female music fan took out the track list cover with Fanning's conductor's photo from her bag.

"It's because I have lacked news attention recently. I will chase him with you in the future." Her eyes lit up and she made a look of realization, and asked one after another, "But with so many people, how many orchestras does his old symphony orchestra have? Four Control doesn’t do this, does it?”

So this loyal music fan began to shake his head: "I don't understand, 14 double basses? 10 French horns and 10 trumpets? There are even two timpani, and a large choir? What is going on?"

She looked down and suddenly rubbed her eyes in disbelief: "Is he serious about this treatment?"

The subway car opened, and a gentleman who looked like a performer carrying a violin case accidentally stumbled and almost fell because he was staring too intently at the newspaper: "Hell, if it weren't for the words Carolne Van... Ning, I will think this is a scam GG."

The main street of the University of San Legia campus.

"Oh my god, Professor Fanning is only 23 years old!"

"Yes, and why is it so much money?"

"Didn't you say twice as much before?"

"Are you sure this is the treatment of a first-class orchestra? Is this the treatment of the top ten top symphony orchestras in the world?"

"Ah ah why haven't I graduated yet?"

"Fortunately, I haven't graduated. I want to take all these courses taught by Professor Fan Ning. They sound familiar and fresh at the same time."

"Can I do two jobs at the same time?"

There were several bulletin boards in conspicuous places, and people gathered in large groups, looking at the large and small materials posted and chattering.

From the messy content, I could barely make out that they seemed to be discussing two different things.

"How come you want to graduate but don't want to graduate all of a sudden?"

"What kind of money? What kind of treatment? Please give me a seat and let me see."

"Ah, don't squeeze, don't squeeze!"

So more people on the outside opened their shoulders, and first saw the official school documents in a prominent position.

“Each college and each administrative office:

After friendly negotiation and research by the school, Carolyn Van Ning is now appointed as Honorary Professor of the Composition Department of the Conservatory of Music. She will no longer serve as the permanent conductor of the Santa Lenia Symphony Orchestra with immediate effect.

Attached: Professor Fan Ning’s teaching schedule for the fall semester of 2013 (tentative):

September 22-24, "Introduction to Harmony"

October 27-29, "Introduction to Counterpoint"

November 24-26, "Introduction to Orchestration"

December 22-24, "Introduction to Form Analysis"

The seats are precious and registration will open next Monday. Students are welcome to take electives. "

The students who were watching only felt that this personnel adjustment document was real but not real.

As for the "public school professorship", if a "great contemporary artist" cannot obtain it, then only "art masters" in the world are worthy of it. This will obviously lead to no one teaching in major schools. , very reasonable, and even implies that the school is seeking high honors.

But what about a 23-year-old public school professor? This was too surprising anyway.

Of course, what is more practical is that I can actually take Professor Fan Ning’s course this semester!

There are now too many music fans in the empire who have myths and reveries about this young, handsome and noblely talented musician. Such opportunities for in-person teaching and interaction have made students studying at St. Lenia instantly become the envy of everyone. Many school leaders from other academic schools are already considering extending an olive branch to Fan Ning to confer titles.

And the name of the course really gives people a sense of novelty and expectation.

Engaging in artistic activities is mainly driven by inspiration. Although musicians of all generations have summarized some concepts and techniques, isn't the composition theory course just "Compositionology"? How come these professional terms are still a separate subject? Or just an introduction? …

Although I don’t know what Professor Fan Ning will talk about then, I feel like it will definitely be awesome!

No matter what, I have to grab an elective spot on Monday! !

The lower grade students focused mainly on course selection, while the upper grade students and even the faculty paid more attention to the poster-style "Turner Art Hall Recruitment Announcement."

Below the announcement was something similar to a text message, which showed that the great conductor and composer Fan Ning, an alumnus of the University of St. Lenia, received a cordial reception from the central cultural authorities of the empire on the day he registered the orchestra at Fort St. Lenia. Two photos.

The salary standards stated in the text are simply dumbfounding!

"Part 1: Recruitment of musicians in the old symphony orchestra (134 people)"

String section players (82 people): first violin (20 people), second violin (18 people), viola (16 people), cello (14 people), double bass (14 people).

Woodwind players (18 people): flute (4 people, can also play piccolo), clarinet (5 people, can also play bass clarinet), oboe (4 people, can also play alto oboe), bassoon (3 people)

Brass section players (26 people): French horn (10 people), trumpet (10 people), trombone (4 people), tuba (2 people)

Harpist (2 people)

Percussionists (6 people): Timpani (2 people), other percussionists (4 people)

Recruitment scope: full-time staff, no restriction on professional background, preliminary examination plus final examination, assessment method adopts comprehensive form such as interview and audition, those with professional performance experience will be given priority.

Salary: Comprehensive weekly salary for performers is about 36 pounds, deputy principal is 48 pounds, and principal is 60 pounds. Based on actual performance in interviews, 16 chiefs and 12 deputy chiefs were selected.

“Part Two: Turner Hall of the Arts Administrative Recruitment (54 people)”

Recruitment scope: There is no limit on professional background. Written test and interview will assess basic artistic literacy, communication and coordination skills and market operation capabilities.

Salary: Comprehensive weekly salary for clerks is approximately 12 pounds and for managers is 36 pounds. Six managers will be selected based on actual interview performance and assigned to appropriate departments (including orchestras and art galleries).

"Part 3: Recruitment for the Choir Affiliated to the Old Symphony Orchestra and the Affiliated Youth Symphony Orchestra (Music Relief and Art Popularization Project) (140 people)"

Recruitment scope: In principle, applicants are 14-30 years old, have basic education experience in civilian schools, and come from farmers, laborers, handicraft workshops, or middle-class employee families. Recruitment will take comprehensive consideration of character, musical perception, vocal conditions or instrumental music foundation, and admission will be based on the best. Accepted candidates are required to sign a three-year contract, during which they will strictly obey the orchestra's management and receive artistic and cultural education, training and performance arrangements.

Subsidy standard: 1 pound per week in the first year, 1 pound 10 shillings per week in the second year, and 2 pounds per week in the third year. Those who fail the annual assessment will be advised to quit the orchestra. After the three-year assessment period, the contract can be renewed. Those who are particularly outstanding may be considered for inclusion in the administrative staff or the old symphony orchestra.

"Recruitment/recruitment channels are not the only channels included, and the upper limit of the number of people above is for reference only."

"Applicants please send their resumes to the "Music Relief" program. Those applying for the "Music Aid" program can come to the door for consultation. The addresses of the consultation points in each city are as follows. Self-recommendations and referrals are welcome."

"Turner Hall \u0026 Old Symphony Orchestra, this is our spiritual home, the free kingdom of art."

"Spiritual home? Free kingdom? Caron, you will go bankrupt if you do this."

In Professor Anton's villa, in the reception room, in front of the long table, Qiong was holding a stack of materials dumbfounded: "With this method, your old symphony orchestra can survive for two months at most."

Before the renovation and expansion project of Turner Art Hall is completed, the only places that can be used as office space are the Woodpecker Consulting Office or the University of San Lenia. Since the subsequent interviews will still require the help of many school personnel and certain facilities, Considering that school has started and considering the geographical location, Fan Ning gathered several core team members here to discuss preparations.

"This is undoubtedly a big move." Lu in the other direction held a cup of coffee with ice cubes in his hand, frowned, and continued seriously, "So, the Adair family can give some more investment to ensure that The New Year’s concert can be held on that day.”

"The McAdam family can also crowdfund a sum of money." Roy, who was spinning his pen, echoed in a serious tone, "so that it can work hard to complete the first bimonthly exhibition in the new year 914."

"Your level of confidence makes me feel like I'm ready to run away with my money at any time."

Fan Ning leaned on the seat, crossed his arms, and shook his head helplessly.

"Caron, the salary characteristics of musicians in first-class professional orchestras are double the industry average, or three times the industry bottom line standard." Sheeran curled his lips and said, "And the salary we are offering now is four times the industry level. Six times the bottom line standard, this is what only the top ten symphony orchestras dare to do!”

The Culture and Media Committee of the Tioline Central Council recommended that the minimum weekly salary standard for full-time artists employed by colleges and universities, churches, and professional symphony orchestras should be no less than 25 pounds, corresponding to the middle class with an annual income of 300 pounds. The threshold, in fact, the weekly salary of musicians is usually 8-10 pounds.

"I think the starting point of a weekly salary of 30 pounds is very suitable." Fan Ning said, "If this is not the case, how can we attract outstanding artists to come to cooperate, how can we get everyone to work hard to train and study, and how can we increase the orchestra's reputation and ranking as soon as possible? ?”

With a "crash" sound, Sheeran held up a piece of scratch paper with dense numbers written on it in front of his face, "Do you know how many people you plan to recruit?"

"They have a three-picture orchestra with about 80 people, and you have an orchestra with 134 people. The musicians' fixed salary is 30 pounds. The deputy principal and principal have also increased with the tide. You also have 48 administrative staff and 6 middle managers, and the ordinary clerk's salary is 12 pounds. The weekly salary is set at the same level as if a member of the Guidance School were to become a full member. You also bear the burden of a large choir and a dual-control youth symphony orchestra. Although the subsidy of 1 pound per week is small, you also need to bear the labor and facility costs for its teaching tasks."

Sheeran ran his fingers across the rows of numbers facing the crowd: "Add in the daily consumables, water bills, repair and maintenance fees, gas bills and regular publicity expenses of Turner Art Hall and the old symphony orchestra. We made the most conservative calculation——"

"Our monthly fixed expenses are 28,456 pounds! Every month!"

"Terrible!!" As soon as Xilan's calculation results came out, several other people further lowered their expectations in their hearts.

Just when Fan Ning smiled and was about to speak——

"Professor Fan Ning, I brought my resume for the interview." There was a knock on the door and Kaplan's voice.

Sheeran stood up and opened the door to greet them. Kaplan's wife Olga and daughter Irene also came with him. Olga bowed politely to everyone, and little Irene also imitated her bow.

"You sit here obediently and don't move or make any noise." Kaplan held his brown-haired daughter on the sofa and said, "Mr. Fanning, my wife and I came to apply together. Well, she It’s an administrative position, look at us.”

"You came just in time." Fan Ning waved his hand to interrupt him, "Can you express your opinion, is my preparation plan for the old symphony orchestra very reasonable and has potential?"

"No problem, let me take a look."

Sheeran handed Fan Ning's plan and her calculation paper together. Kaplan's expression was normal at first, but as he watched, his face began to turn pale and he began to sweat. In the end, he was trembling with fear.

"Professor Fan Ning, please don't cheat me! My previous resignation procedures have been completed!"