The Future of Musicians: A Plea for Organization (Classic Reprint)

Emil Krall

ISBN 10: 1332776957 / ISBN 13: 9781332776955

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the economic challenges facing classical musicians and the music profession at large. The author argues that the oversupply of musicians and the precarious financial position of many performers is a problem that needs to be addressed through collective action. Drawing on examples from the orchestral world, teaching profession, and concert circuit, the book demonstrates the urgent need for a unified musicians' union to improve the livelihoods and working conditions of all musicians. The author proposes a detailed plan for such a union, outlining its potential benefits and the challenges it would face. Ultimately, the book argues that the success and vitality of music as an art depends on the economic security of its practitioners. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Future of Musicians: A Plea for Organization (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332776957
• ISBN 13: 9781332776955
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Motivational

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Synopsis

A bold case for uniting all musicians to secure fair work and a stronger future for music, today.

In this book, Emil Krall argues that the music world must reform through organization. It outlines a practical plan for a comprehensive Musicians’ Union and explains why such a union could raise wages, protect artists from being undervalued, and improve professional life across the field. The author blends experience from performing and teaching with a clear call for democratic, collective action.

• Learn why current conditions threaten Art and musicians alike, and how a Union could change that.
• Explore the proposed structure, departments, and governance that could guide the profession.
• See arguments for inclusion of all musicians, from performers to teachers and amateurs.
• Understand how collective action may balance art, life, and commerce without sacrificing creativity.

Ideal for readers curious about the economics of music, artist advocacy, and practical reform in the profession.