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Troubadors (buskers) existed before the advent of paid church musicians, as far as I can tell. Interestingly, at least for classical music nowadays in my limit
by jacobmartin 5y ago
Troubadors (buskers) existed before the advent of paid church musicians, as far as I can tell.
Interestingly, at least for classical music nowadays in my limited experience, the most reliable way to get a regular gig for most ordinary musicians (who aren't going to be opera stars or something) is to work for a church still. But perhaps my instrument choices (voice and organ) have skewed this disproportionately.
- analog31 5y agoI think you're right. I know a lot of classical musicians, and except at the superstar level, a pretty good generalization is that they have multiple income streams, including performing and teaching. A church gig can nicely compliment those other things. This includes music director positions. Some but not all require a level of commitment to the religion.