[charles maynes]

Originally Posted by joelpatterson

I'd agree, you need to be in an area with a lively arts scene. I do keep pestering the Albany Symphony Orchestra with samples of my work-- maybe, someday, they will come to their senses-- but whether they do or not, the secret of success as I've seen it is to move through as many circles of musicians as you can. Tonight I recorded the Sage City Symphony playing "Peter and the Wolf." Are there 'better' versions of this? Who cares? Four people wanted the deluxe audio CD packaging-- and then the commissioned work that opened the show, the kid's school wants a copy of that. And I'll be recording the wedding concerts in June for two people in the group.

The very utmost important thing you need, wherever you are, is a reputation where your name is synonymous with exceptional work, and then involve yourself with musicians that care passionately about what they're doing.

Listen to how much these guys dig playing with each other, the fact they are old friends and have created this hallowed Sage City tradition, they're just bursting with it, of course they want a copy!!!

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excellent comments Joel....