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diary management for the adventurous musician
Being a successful freelance musician is a complex juggling act. You not only have to find work, network
and fit in all that practice - you also have to read contracts, prepare accounts and navigate to the gig too.
At Morgensterns Diary Service we understand the realities of a musician's busy mobile lifestyle and we use our
sophisticated diary management software to take the hassle out of organising your life and securing your next job.
Please click on the links in the right hand menu to find out more about Morgensterns, or test our service on-line and...
- see how our on-line availability-list services support fixers and generate work for clients.
- visit our Client Logon window, and click on the test-logon link (remembering to copy the password) to see our on-line services in action.
- our on-line wap services are also available, if you have an internet capable (wap enabled) mobile phone, at http://www.morgensterns.com/wap
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Morgensterns Teleteam
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Adam Durkacz
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Kevin Elwick
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Sophie Ivory
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Antony Matthews
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Employment Opportunities at Morgensterns
Working for Morgensterns is a great way to launch your career in orchestral management. Past members of our teleteam are now working for the AOE, Askonas Holt, BBC SO, BBC Concert Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, ECO, EMI, OUP, RLPO, RPO, Opera North, Harrison/Parrott, Intermusica and at Trinity College of Music
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The Apollo Image Library, an invaluable resource for students and academics looking for source images for essays, articles and program notes, is introduced by Janet Snowman, the Royal Academy of Music's Collections Registrar with special responsibility for the Apollo Image Library
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More than a simple musicians answering service
Morgensterns Diary Service is more than a simple musicians answering service, and more than a simple musicians diary service.
We're a booking agency for orchestral and session musicians, with the special advantage that our expert teleteam actively seek work for clients through our unique suite of fixer support services, our availability list service, who's doing my date list service and through our finely tuned, instantly responsive computerised diary management systems.
Our teleteam are dedicated to offering clients, and the the fixers who book through Morgensterns, a caring, personal service where you're always a name, never just a number. Over the past 20 years we've established excellent relationships with all the leading UK orchestral and session fixers. And our unique suite of fixer support services generate a lot of work for our clients - just have a look at our teleteam performance graphs to see how many bookings pass through Morgensterns.
And when fixers place bookings through Morgensterns, our teleteam strive to offer clients the highest possible professional representation - they're always evaluating options from a client's perspective.
It's this special combination of efficiency, sense and sensitivity that makes Morgensterns so successful.
"The great thing about Morgensterns is that they offer me choice. Their Teleteam refer dates, even when there are clashes in my diary - it means I'm always in control of my work. That's why I've been a client for over 20 years’
David Stewart, princial Bass Trombone, LPO.
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We respond quickly with your bookings
Our reputation's built on our responsiveness - and as soon as we receive an enquiry, our teleteam jump into action. We'll try to contact you immediately, by telephone, mobile, email, fax and text, wherever you are in the world. It's always been important to our clients that we pass on their bookings fast - it's our speed that puts them in control of their work. And we're always happy to relay your replies to fixers.
If the fixer needs to see a client profile, we can generate one, instantly, from our diary database, which shows an up-to-the-minute "snap shot’ of your recent work history. And, of course, there are also the 100's of client work-profiles available on our web site.
If you want to find out more about who's booking through Morgensterns, why not look at our performance graphs?
How do I keep Morgensterns up-to-date with my diary?
Simply call, email or fax to keep us up-to-date with your commitments, including date, time, orchestra and venue, for input to our database. Going away on holiday or for a family event? Please tell us that too.
Remember, we need the most current, detailed information possible to do our bit properly.
Ok, so how do you deal with clashes?
We always refer all work, including clashes, directly to you, leaving you free to make up your own mind as to which gig to accept. Our mission has always been to provide an administration that puts you in full control of the work you want to accept, at all times.
"If I had the time, energy or talent to manage the complex, and all too often conflicting demands of my diary, then I would do it myself. How fortunate then, that I am able to delegate this onerous responsibility to Morgensterns. They provide me with a friendly and exceptionally professional service, which additionally benefits from an extraordinary instinctive touch, and a perceptive understanding of my own detailed requirements."
Leon Bosch (Double Bass).
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How can your Availability-Lists benefit me?
In a world where depping is so prevalent, you can imagine how busy we are providing musicians and fixers with our Availability List solutions.
In fact they are one of our most heavily used services, and they enable us to take fixers through a comprehensive, A - Z list of client availabilities, for any category of instrument they require for their dates. Availability Lists increase your exposure and the chances of securing more work.
If you want to find out more about the number of requests we receive for our Availability List service, why not look at our performance graphs?
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Do you bother to look at all the options when you run through a list with a fixer?
Most certainly, it's only fair that we do so! Our policy has always been to review all the players listed to give the fixer a complete picture of who might be available to accept their work.
"Morgensterns are discreet, professional and knowledgeable, and I trust them 100%."
Edward Vanderspar (principal viola, LSO)
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Keeping your diary up-to-date
All you need to do is keep us up-to-date with your diary. We then use our constantly updated database to put fixers in contact with the players they want to book, fast - for anything from a one-off gig, to an entire season's work.
And that's just for starters. We also offer the benefit of all our other computerised fixer support services plus knowledgeable support and advice, should you need it, to help make sure that not only you, but also your career are heading in the right direction.
How do I keep Morgensterns up-to-date with my diary? Simply call, email or fax to keep us up-to-date with your commitments, including date, time, orchestra and venue, for input to our database. Going away on holiday or for a family event? Please tell us that too.
Remember, we need the most current, detailed information possible to do our bit properly.
"I remember talking to you some years ago when you were planning your new diary service, and I am very grateful now for its existence and for the way you run it. Your support in times of crisis has always been invaluable to the NSO, and your reliability and professional, but personalised service, is immensely appreciated by all of us here." Anne Collis, Managing Director, National Symphony Orchestra
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Who's Doing my Date Lists
Who's Doing my Date Lists can be produced at the touch of a button - invaluable when an emergency strikes... "my car is playing up and I need a lift to the gig in Birmingham today. Can anyone help me out?".
They're also valued by fixers when, for example, a rehearsal venues change, and the fixer needs a quick way to identify the clients Morgensterns teleteam need to contact.
"... the care you and your staff take with my diary, and your consistently high quality service. These are my reasons for staying with Morgensterns since your books opened" Christopher Gunia (Morgensterns first client)
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Our fees are reasonable
Our fees are reasonable and, thanks to the efficiencies of our computerised management systems, have been frozen at their current rates since July 2000.
- Direct Debit: £125 plus VAT per quarter
- Cheque £135 plus VAT per quarter
- Musicians joining on our Young Professional Discount scheme will receive a 50% discount on their first year's membership.
Morgensterns Diary Service operates on a membership basis, with every musician paying a fixed quarterly fee for access to all diary management, fixer support and career development services.
If you want to find out more about who's booking through Morgensterns, why not look at our performance graphs?
"I've been a client of Morgensterns for over 20 years and together we've formed a very successful partnership. They are professional, trustworthy and always make sure I am in control of the work I put into my diary. I recommend the highly"
Nicholas Ormrod (sub-principal percussion ROH).
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Rewarding
Our "Membership Rewards’, and our "Young Professionals Discount’ schemes make joining Morgensterns particularly rewarding.
- Membership Rewards
With Morgensterns, the drinks are on us! Simply distribute the membership rewards vouchers that we send you to any musician you believe would benefit from Morgensterns dynamic management services, and you will receive one £10 M&S food and wine voucher PLUS 5 M-Points. Collect 25 M-Points, and your next membership quarter will be provided free of charge - currently saving you at least £135.13.
- Young Professionals Discount
Benefit from a 50% discount on your first year with Morgensterns if you have graduated from Music College within the last two years.
If you want to find out more about who's booking through Morgensterns, why not look at our performance graphs?
"As a freelance musician, and orchestral manager, I find Morgensterns very helpful and understanding." Paul Allen, Orchestral Manager, English National Ballet
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When are you open?
We’re open from 8am to midnight - seven days a week
(with the exception of Christmas Holidays).
"Morgensterns provide a fantastic service!" Jane Moss, Orchestral Manager, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
"It's so reassuring to know that our requests are dealt with immediately and that you keep us informed on progress." David Wilson, Orchestral Manager, London Mozart Players
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Client Endorsements
"The great thing about Morgensterns is that they offer me choice. Their Teleteam refer dates, even when there are clashes in my diary - it means I'm always in control of my work. That's why I've been a client for over 20 years"David Stewart, princial Bass Trombone, LPO.
"If I had the time, energy or talent to manage the complex, and all too often conflicting demands of my diary, then I would do it myself. How fortunate then, that I am able to delegate this onerous responsibility to Morgensterns. They provide me with a friendly and exceptionally professional service, which additionally benefits from an extraordinary instinctive touch, and a perceptive understanding of my own detailed requirements."Leon Bosch (Double Bass).
"I've been a client of Morgensterns for over 20 years and together we've formed a very successful partnership. They are professional, trustworthy and always make sure I am in control of the work I put into my diary. I recommend the highly"
Nicholas Ormrod (sub-principal percussion ROH).
"From Perth to Paraguay, even 6500 meters high at La Paz, Morgensterns have reached me with my messages! I couldnŐt survive without them." Ann Morfee (Violin & Fixer)
"When Morgensterns opened for business I was delighted to become one of your first clients. I have always been impressed by the consideration, care and efficiency of your Diary Service." Susan Dorey (Cello)
"Morgensterns are discreet, professional and knowledgeable, and I trust them 100%." Edward Vanderspar (principal viola, LSO)
"... the care you and your staff take with my diary, and your consistently high quality service. These are my reasons for staying with Morgensterns since your books opened" Christopher Gunia (Morgensterns first client)
Orchestra Endorsements
"Julian has developed a stunning computerised diary package that undertakes every combination of functions you could wish for."
Stephen Carpenter, Chief Executive, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
"As a freelance musician, and orchestral manager, I find Morgensterns very helpful and understanding." Paul Allen, Orchestral Manager, English National Ballet
"I remember talking to you some years ago when you were planning your new diary service, and I am very grateful now for its existence and for the way you run it. Your support in times of crisis has always been invaluable to the NSO, and your reliability and professional, but personalised service, is immensely appreciated by all of us here." Anne Collis, Managing Director, National Symphony Orchestra
"Morgensterns provide a fantastic service!" Jane Moss, Orchestral Manager, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
"I would not hesitate recommending Morgensterns diary service to other musicians." Mansel Bebb, Orchestral Manager, Philharmonia Orchestra
"Morgensterns ... invaluable for checking availability and booking a large number of Academy members." Katy Jones, Personnel Manager, Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields
"The service that Morgensterns provide continues to be of the highest quality. Morgensterns teleteam are always courteous and have a sound musical knowledge, and their availability lists are invaluable in moments of last minute panic." Jonathan Taylor, Orchestral Manager, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
"I always have the utmost confidence in booking players with Morgensterns. The quality of your service and your knowledge of your clients is outstanding!" Debbie Wiseman Composer, film & TV
"It's so reassuring to know that our requests are dealt with immediately and that you keep us informed on progress." David Wilson, Orchestral Manager, London Mozart Players
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