I am in my early 40s and have been trying to audition for professional orchestras. Am I considered to be too old to win a job? I have a DMA in my major instrument and plenty of free time to practice daily. I am just worried about my age so I wanted to get some honest opinions.
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My first full-time job did not come until my 30’s, and my first tenure-track job came a few years after that; both with a handful of kids in tow. It is possible to win an audition with a common vision (with your spouse, if you have one), commitment to that vision, and a bit of courage for those moments where you wonder what the h*ll you’re doing.
PtP