‘It’s humiliating:’ Nashville Symphony members react to furloughs
Nashville Symphony musicians were furloughed with little notice, leaving many in financial distress. One committee chairman stated he may have to sell his instrument to cover mortgage payments.
Symphony musicians in Nashville have been put out of a job this week with almost no notice — and they’re reeling. “It’s infuriating and it’s actually humiliating,” said Joel Reist, Nashville Orchestra Committee chairman. He tells WPLN his plan right now is to sell his instrument to pay his mortgage. “I have the bass that […]
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