A Collective Bargaining Agreement makes everything possible.
Part-time Work/Full-time Commitment
While an AZOOMA musician is technically a part-time employee, their commitment to the art and craft of music is full-time. Performing music is very similar to competitive sports. The long hours of practice, the physical and mental preparation, the nutrition discipline, rest and skill development, all come together on the day of the performance.
For each performance and rehearsal, a significant amount of time is involved outside of services preparing. Musicians must spend hours of daily practice to be in good shape to play. Much like a professional athlete, classical music requires intense daily physical and mental training. This may require anywhere from ninety minutes to several hours for physical conditioning and for learning repertoire - each and every day.
Additional time and expense is also spent on maintaining instruments, making reeds, studying scores and recordings, and with continued study in lessons.
Each member of the orchestra had to pass a rigorous audition process and must maintain high-standard performance abilities through regular daily practice on their instrument. Musicians failing to meet the rigorous standards of performing at a high level may be demoted or released from their contract for artistic reasons.
Stress is an integral part of the music performing experience. For some, stress is not a problem, but for others it generates fear, tension and even illness. Stress can have a negative impact on the quality of the performance, often creating feelings of anxiety, doubt and despair in the musician.
Many musicians take extra time to deal with performance stress through exercise - such as running, yoga, and martial arts - or with physical therapy.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Sharing our love of music is our promise and commitment to Arizona and a Collective Bargaining Agreement makes all that possible. With it we promise entertaining, live music performed at the highest artistic level for our community.
This is part of the AZOOMA mission and our audiences deserve nothing less.
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