In the first week of the school year, major cities in the empire were much busier than usual, both inside and outside the campus.
As soon as the first ray of sunshine in the morning broke through the clouds, citizens, music fans, students, and more people in the art circle who walked out of their homes learned about it one after another from radio broadcasts, newspaper columns, and bulletin boards in conspicuous places.
There was a piece of news. The scattered locations were not only concentrated in Uvranser, but the popularity soon swept through the art circles of several neighboring counties.
"That talented musician has really established an orchestra and recruited people? The old symphony orchestra?" Some people who were leaning in cars and carriages with their eyes closed only heard the first two sentences of the radio announcement and quickly jumped out of their seats.
Sit up.
On the subway seats where Santalanbao hastily resumed operations, today there were many gentlemen and ladies holding newspapers, their eyes wider than usual.
"What's going on!? Recruiting so many people??"
"Who is this person? Dabble? Informal group? Just for fun?" A gentleman holding an unlit pipe subconsciously muttered several phrases similar to "playing tickets" in Hoffmann's language in a low voice.
When his eyes scanned for more information, he murmured to himself doubtfully: "But it doesn't seem like it. The central cultural department actually supported it in the relevant reports. It doesn't look like the dignitaries in this photo are fake. It's just that the time has passed.
It's been several days, why didn't you send it out as soon as possible?"
"You don't even know Carole Van Ning?" His murmur was interrupted by the lady standing in front of him, holding on to the armrest.
I thought it was for me, but then I realized that she was just making advances to the female companion next to me.
"The youngest great composer and conductor in the empire! The Summer Arts Festival concert he led created an unexpected miracle of four premieres. It was obviously a student orchestra, but its box office revenue and record sales were as hot as first-class
A professional band whose co-signed limited-edition records have fetched prices exceeding 100 pounds on certain collection occasions.”
"oh."
"His "Symphony No. 1" has become the most anticipated orchestral work in the third quarter in a current customer market survey report by Hoffmann Records."
"oh oh."
"In a recent private condolence occasion, in front of several masters and many upper-class people, he demonstrated the composition of a mysterious piece that was recognized as 'comparable to the height of Kashunich'"
"I don't understand, what is that?"
"And it is said that he is also a very powerful official mystic, who killed all the members of the evil god organization during the major subway accident on August 23."
"It's amazing, are there any more?"
The best friend next to her kept nodding in a withdrawn manner until this loyal female music fan took out the track list cover with a photo of Fanning conducting from her bag.
"It's because I have lacked news attention recently. I will chase him with you in the future." Her eyes lit up and she made a look of realization, and asked one after another, "But... with so many people, how many orchestras did his old symphony orchestra have?"
The fourth control doesn’t play like this, right?”
So this loyal music fan began to shake his head: "I don't understand, 14 double basses? 10 French horns and 10 trumpets? There are even two timpani, and a large choir? What is going on?"
She looked down and suddenly rubbed her eyes in disbelief: "Is he serious about this treatment?"
The subway car opened, and a gentleman who looked like a performer carrying a violin case accidentally stumbled and almost fell because he was staring too intently at the newspaper: "Hell, if it weren't for the words Carolyn Van...
Ning, I would consider this a scam advertisement."
The main street of the University of San Legia campus.
"Oh my god, Professor Fan Ning is only 23 years old!"
"Yes, and why is this so much money?"
"Didn't you say twice as much before?"
"Are you sure it's the treatment of a first-class orchestra? Is this the treatment of the top ten top symphony orchestras in the world?"
"Ah ah why haven't I graduated yet?"
"Fortunately, I haven't graduated. I want to take all these courses taught by Professor Fan Ning. They sound familiar and fresh at the same time."
"Can I do two jobs at the same time?"
There are several bulletin boards in conspicuous places, and people gather in large groups, looking at the large and small materials posted and chattering.
From the messy content, I could barely tell that they seemed to be discussing two different things.
"How come you want to graduate but don't want to graduate all of a sudden?"
"What kind of money? What kind of treatment? Please give me a seat and let me see."
"Ah, don't squeeze, don't squeeze!"
As a result, more people from the outside opened their shoulders and first saw the official school documents in a prominent position.
"Each college and each administrative office:
After friendly negotiation and research by the school, Carolyn Van Ning is now appointed as Honorary Professor of the Composition Department of the Conservatory of Music and will no longer serve as the permanent conductor of the Santa Lenia Symphony Orchestra with immediate effect.
Attached: Professor Fan Ning’s teaching schedule for the fall semester of 2013 (tentative):
September 22-24, "Introduction to Harmony"
October 27-29, "Introduction to Counterpoint"
November 24-26, "Introduction to Orchestration"
December 22-24, "Introduction to Form Analysis"
The seats are precious and registration will open next Monday. Students are welcome to take elective courses."
The students who were watching only felt that this personnel adjustment document was real but not real.
As for the "public school professorship", if a "great contemporary artist" cannot obtain it, then only "art masters" in the world are worthy of it. This will obviously lead to no one teaching in major schools.
, very reasonable, and even implies that the school is striving for honor.
But if it is a 23-year-old public school professor? This thing seems too surprising anyway.
Of course, what is more practical is that I can actually take Professor Fan Ning’s course this semester!
There are now too many music fans in the empire who have myths and reveries about this young, handsome and noble musician. Such opportunities for personal teaching and interaction have made students studying in St. Lenia suddenly become the envy of everyone.
, many other academic school leaders are already considering extending an olive branch to Fan Ning to confer titles.
And the name of the course really gives people a sense of novelty and expectation.
Engaging in artistic activities is mainly driven by inspiration. Although musicians of all generations have summarized some concepts and techniques, the composition theory course is just "Composition Science". How come these professional terms are still a separate subject? Is it just an introduction?…
Although I don’t know what Professor Fan Ning will talk about then, I feel like it will definitely be awesome!
No matter what, I have to grab an elective spot on Monday!!
The lower grade students focused mainly on course selection, while the upper grade students and even the faculty paid more attention to the poster-style "Turner Art Hall Recruitment Announcement."
Below the announcement was something similar to a text message, which showed that Fan Ning, an alumnus of the University of St. Lenia, the great conductor and composer, was cordially received by the central cultural authorities of the empire on the day he registered the orchestra at Fort St. Lenia.
Two photos.
The salary standards stated in the text are simply dumbfounding!
"Part 1: Recruitment of musicians in the old symphony orchestra (134 people)"
2. Woodwind players (18 people): flute (4 people, can also play piccolo), clarinet (5 people, can also play bass clarinet), oboe (4 people, can also play alto oboe), bassoon (3 people)
Recruitment scope: full-time staff, no restriction on professional background, initial test plus final test, assessment method adopts comprehensive form such as interview and audition, those with professional performance experience will be given priority.
Salary: The comprehensive weekly salary for performers is about 36 pounds, that of deputy principal is 48 pounds, and that of principal is 60 pounds. Based on the actual performance in the interview, 16 principals and 12 deputy principals are selected.
"Part 2: Turner Art Hall Administrative Staff Recruitment (54 People)"
Recruitment scope: There is no limit on professional background. Written test and interview will assess basic artistic literacy, communication and coordination skills and market operation capabilities.
Salary: The comprehensive weekly salary is about 12 pounds for clerks and 36 pounds for managers. Six managers are selected based on actual interview performance and assigned to appropriate departments (including orchestras and art galleries).
"Part 3: Recruitment for the Choir Affiliated to the Old Symphony Orchestra and the Youth Symphony Orchestra Affiliated (Music Relief and Art Popularization Project) (140 people)"
Recruitment scope: In principle, applicants are 14-30 years old, have basic education experience in civilian schools, and come from farmers, laborers, handicraft workshops, or middle-class employee families. Recruitment will comprehensively consider character conduct, music perception, vocal conditions or instrumental music foundation, and the best will be selected.
Accepted candidates are required to sign a three-year contract, during which they will strictly obey the orchestra's management and receive artistic and cultural education, training and performance arrangements.
Subsidy standard: 1 pound per week in the first year, 1 pound and 10 shillings per week in the second year, and 2 pounds per week in the third year. Those who fail the annual assessment are advised to quit the group. The contract can be renewed after the three-year assessment period, especially
Excellent candidates may be considered for admission to the administrative staff or the Old Symphony Orchestra.
"Recruitment/recruitment channels are not the only channels included, and the upper limit of the number of people above is for reference only."
"Applicants please send their resumes to the "Music Relief" program. Those who apply for the "Music Aid" program can visit for consultation. The addresses of consultation points in each city are as follows. Self-recommendations and referrals are welcome."
"Turner Hall & Old Symphony Orchestra, this is our spiritual home, the free kingdom of art."
"Spiritual home? Free kingdom?. Caroln, you will go bankrupt if you do this."
In Professor Anton's villa, in the reception room, in front of the long table, Qiong held a stack of materials dumbfounded: "With this method, your old symphony orchestra can live for up to two months."
Before the renovation and expansion project of Turner Art Hall is completed, the only places that can be used as office space are the Woodpecker Consulting Office or the University of San Lenia. Since the subsequent interviews will still require the help of many school personnel and certain facilities,
Considering that school had already started and considering the geographical location, Fan Ning gathered several core team members here to discuss preparation matters.
"This is undoubtedly a big move." Lu from the other direction held a cup of coffee with ice cubes in his hand, frowned, and answered seriously, "So, the Adair family can give some more investment to ensure that
We can hold the New Year’s concert until that day.”
"The MacAdam family can also crowdfund a sum of money." Roy, who was spinning his pen, echoed in a serious tone, "In this way, it can work hard to organize the first bimonthly exhibition in the new year 914."
"Your level of confidence makes me feel like I'm ready to run away with my money at any time."
Fan Ning leaned back on the seat, crossed his arms over his chest, and shook his head helplessly.
"Caron, the salary characteristics of musicians in first-class professional orchestras are double the industry average, or three times the industry bottom line standard." Sheeran curled his lips and said, "And the salary we are offering now is four times the industry level.
Six times the bottom line standard, this is a method that only the top ten top symphony orchestras dare to play!"
The Culture and Media Committee of the Tioline Central Council recommended that the minimum weekly salary standard for full-time artists employed by colleges and universities, churches, and professional symphony orchestras should be no less than 6.25 pounds, corresponding to a middle-class person with an annual income of 300 pounds.
The threshold, in fact, the weekly salary of musicians is usually 8-10 pounds.
"I think the starting point of a weekly salary of 36 pounds is very suitable." Fan Ning said, "If this is not the case, how can we attract outstanding artists to come to cooperate, how can we make everyone work hard to train and study, and how can we increase the reputation and ranking of the orchestra as soon as possible?
?”
With a "crash" sound, Sheeran held up a piece of scratch paper with dense numbers written on it in front of his face, "Do you know how many people you plan to recruit?"
"I have a three-picture orchestra with about 80 people, and you have an orchestra with 134 people. The fixed salary of the musicians is 36 pounds. The deputy principal and principal have also increased with the tide. You also have 48 administrative staff and 6 middle managers, and the ordinary clerk's salary is 12 pounds.
The weekly salary is set as high as that of a member of the Guidance School who becomes a full-time member. You also bear the responsibility of a large choir of 80 people and a dual-control youth symphony orchestra of 60 people. Although the subsidy of 1 pound per week is small, you still need to bear the responsibility for its teaching tasks.
Labor and Facility Costs”
Sheeran's fingers crossed the rows of numbers facing the crowd: "Add in the daily consumables, water bills, repair and maintenance fees, gas bills and regular publicity expenses of Turner Art Hall and the old symphony orchestra.
The most conservative calculation was made——"
"Our monthly fixed expenses are 28,456 pounds! Every month!"
"Terrible!!" As soon as Sheeran's calculation results came out, several other people further lowered their expectations in their hearts.
Just when Fan Ning smiled and was about to speak——
"Professor Fan Ning, I brought my resume for an interview." There was a knock on the door and Kaplan's voice.
Sheeran stood up and opened the door to greet them. Kaplan's wife Olga and daughter little Irene came with him. Olga bowed politely to everyone, and little Irene also followed her example.
"You sit here obediently and don't move or make any noise." Kaplan held his brown-haired daughter on the sofa and said, "Mr. Fanning, my wife and I came to apply together. Well, she
It’s an administrative position, look at us.”
"You came just in time." Fan Ning waved his hand to interrupt him, "Can you express your opinion on whether my preparation plan for the old symphony orchestra is very reasonable and has potential?"
"No problem, let me take a look."
Sheeran handed Fan Ning's plan and her calculation paper together. Kaplan's expression was normal at first, but as he watched, his face began to turn pale and he began to sweat. In the end, he was trembling with fear.
"Professor Fan Ning, please don't cheat me! I have completed the resignation procedures from my previous employer!"