Is it possible to get off for a few days if absolutely necessary?

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April 11, 2009 at 6:53 pm #6597
AlexandraNevsky	<p>Hi,</p> <p>I’m a violinist considering accepting a contract on a ship. Is it ever possible to leave the ship for a few days? I’m also applying for scholarships, and there is a possibility I would have to attend an interview in D.C. for the fall. In the event that I were a finalist, would I just be screwed, or is there any possibility of attending the interview and still keeping the job? </p>
April 12, 2009 at 9:29 pm #6950
klemmaniac	In my experience, you have to be on the ship to perform unless there is a medical or family emergency, however, an old bandmaster of mine once told me that on ships, where there is a will there is a way, so it would certainly be worth asking about, especially if you are in an ensemble that could possibly continue to perform on the ship without a violin.
April 13, 2009 at 3:53 am #6951
David J. Hahn	I’ve heard the same thing klemmaniac has. I’m a little less optimistic. That would be a hard sell for you to get off for a few days. You might be better off trying to book a contract through an agent until October, or whenever the interview is. Tell them that you are available immediately until that time and see if they have anything. Sometimes they do.