[Magdalen] From Sheila Ketler to Anglican Music-- cross-post by Sibyl

[Joseph Cirou]

Well, in general, I think you have to be prepared to drive to get a decent organ job. I've been subbing (freelancing) all my life, but especially since 1910 when my position at St. John Vianney disappeared as the result of a soi disant budget crisis. That was the stated reason, the real reason has to be something else. In any case, my IRS salary increased so I could afford to take a decrease on the bench with greater diversity.

I've been in music for many years, I have always been traveling When I was a teenager I got the jobs on the other side of the city. When we moved when I was in college and had a car at my disposal. I got the jobs at the other side of the city. I now think an hours journey by bus or rapid transit and a 30 minute commute by car is to be expected. I have succeeded in getting the emolument increased when requested due to gas concerns. 


recently I received a request to drive 2 hours to Highland NC I received a $100 car allowance.

Am returning for a lucrative wedding in NOvember.

Flexibilty is the name of the game. If you want my opinion I will give it to you, if you don't want my opinion but pay well, no questions asked. I hate In the Garden. I will play it with gusto if the rest of the program and fees are ok. Don't ask me to schlach for less than $150. My high standards will rise in proportion (g0 The church that pays me $75 (that I love very much) doesn't ask me to play junk. My experience of Methodist repertoire has increased. It didn't hurt

Joe

Joe



-----Original Message-----
>From: Roger Stokes <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com>
>Sent: Sep 3, 2016 4:13 PM
>To: magdalen at herberthouse.org
>Subject: Re: [Magdalen] From Sheila Ketler to Anglican Music-- cross-post by Sibyl
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>On 03/09/2016 20:08, sheila ketler via Magdalen wrote:
>> I tried to post a message got it bounced back...
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>>      On Saturday, September 3, 2016 11:56 AM, sheila ketler via Magdalen <magdalen at herberthouse.org> wrote:
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>>   When I posted the first time I wondered why no-one responded. I did not receiveany of the replies.. If people would like to reply to me now please do so... If I try to posta mail to magdalen will it work???
>This got through.
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>Roger