[Dixielandjazz] Attn. All Members/DJML Member Survey

[Kurt]

I'd be interested in knowing what percentage of DJML members are
professional musicians.  Which begs the question - "what is a professional
musician"?  Is it someone who belongs to the American Federation of
Musicians (AFM) and plays regular gigs for at least scale? Is it someone who
plays four gigs a year?  Is it someone who plays wherever and whenever
anyone will have them, even if there is no pay?  Is it someone who books a
band for next to nothing just to undercut another band?

Also, what percentage of DJMLr's are band leaders, composers, producers,
fans, etc.

While we are on the subject, how many play trombone, trumpet/cornet,
clarinet/sax, tuba/sousaphone, string bass, piano,  banjo, drums, and (God
forbid) washboard.

It's probably impossible to get any kind of accurate survey, but might be
interesting to try.

Kurt "Proud member of AFM local #75" Bowermaster

-----Original Message-----
From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com]On Behalf Of Robert S.
Ringwald
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 2:19 AM
To: DJML
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Attn. All Members


Have you noticed that the same 5 or 6 people do 99% of the postings here on
DJML?

We have over 400 members.  Surly some of you lurkers have something to say?

Let's hear it.

Bob
mr.wonderful at ringwald.com
Placerville, CA, USA, Earth, Sol's System, Milky Way
Amateur (ham) Radio Station K6YBV
Fulton Street Jazz Band
See: http://www.ringwald.com
Boondockers Jazz & Comedy Band
See: http://www.theboondockers.com




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