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Hmm...I think the attitude in amateur orchestras must be quite different. I know myself, when I were playing in my old orchestra, I were wishing for the complete orchestra just to be re-auditioned. Maybe this is, because the amateur world is quite less fair than the professional since there are no real bosses, and no real employees. Once somebody is stuck on a leading position, even if those that are far better from all aspects appear in the same division, those stuck in leading position will keep sitting there...and if they feel "threatened" about their position (some, not all) they will be even nastier to those they lead. I think, also typically Swedish, is that people never complain loudly. Things go wrong, but nobody ever does anything about it. And if its just an amateur orchestra and you dont like something, you just can leave?
I think a complete re-auditioning would sort out a lot of unfairnesses. On the other hand, I would say that re-auditioning must be the most desperate solution...

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For my education. Are there effective musician unions ?
When I was younger I remember that the local musicians unions were very powerful. They even had a local hall and nobody played a wedding without the right credentials. Of course, I do not know about the situation in larger orchestras today (?)
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It seems to me like it would be a drag. I don't work with the fiddle but if I had to re-audition I think I would freak. Feel sorry for that orchestra. On the other hand maybe they are having problems with some musicians. Forming a strong bond or a union would probably be very beneficial for them right now. Wonder if they have one.

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Just a little detour here. What is the status of DJ's and unions ( or even without unions ) ?
I don't think that a DJ brings nearly as much class to a function as a live group does but I can understand that cost may come into play. My big complaint about DJ's I have heard is that they seem to want to deliver max performance by cranking up their 100 watt amps and rattling my silverware. And, of course, I can not hear the person sitting next to me. No thanks !
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