Hey, I'm new here. Are there any summer festivals that pay the musicians to participate, along the lines of a per-service fee for a regional symphony (e.g., $110-$140/service), and that you can audition for (or do you just have to know people)? I know of professional colleagues who play with festivals, which I assume means they get paid because they would not travel and spend spend a summer playing for free (or paying to play). Advice welcome - thank you!
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Spoleto USA is closer to a summer festival in terms of "for students" but they pay a stipend to musicians.
Absolutely, there are a number of them around the country.
Chautauqua, Grant Park, Colorado Music Festival, Central City Opera, and Britt all hold auditions. The rest are invite-only