You win some, you lose some. Then you lose some more.

I just received word that one of my upcoming auditions was cancelled by the orchestra. In light of the current reduction in donations, the orchestra had suspended three pending auditions. In addition, the orchestra is attempting to renegotiate the union contract, possibly with the intent of going part-time.

So. It's hard not to be a little discouraged, though I'd be more upset if I'd already made non-refundable airline reservations or something along those lines.

I may not have many paying music gigs here in KC, but at least the FREE groups keep playing.