A few weeks ago, David Beem made a bold statement to HuffPost readers. In a piece titled "Slash Your Local Orchestra," Beem, a former professional cellist, painted a stark picture of life for a working chamber musician -- one of fewer jobs, crushing debt, and minimal pay for those lucky enough to get hired, by organizations that may not be able to keep them. Even now, the celebrated but bankrupt Philadelphia Orchestra is mired in a lengthy reorganization that may cost them millions. And yet, orchestras give jobs to talented musicians, provide an invaluable resource for audiences, and record music for future generations. BLOG POSTS  | Jennifer Rivera: Shouldn't You Be Fatter? (And Other Opera Singer Myths)
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