Modernizing The Way Orchestras Hire Substitute Musicians

Overview

The Substitute Pool is a web-based SaaS platform connecting classical freelance musicians with symphony personnel managers/contractors for substitute work. The platform streamlines sub requests, filters by availability and qualifications, and can disseminate hiring and service documents

Goals

To save PM’s time searching for desired substitute musicians

To create a collective freelance musician platform for availability, connectivity and self-promotion

Benefits

Managers

One place to identify availability of long term or short term substitute musicians of every caliber, for every orchestral instrument. Create a request by selecting a set of criteria like date range, instrument and pay scale, including a text box where you can paste specific service information, and receive a list of musicians fitting selected criteria who have announced availability for your selected dates. Make your selection(s) and receive a confirmation if accepted. Send your unique hiring documents via text box or PDF upload to confirmed musicians. All of this is accomplished inside the platform. No external email or texts necessary.

Musicians

One place to announce your performance availability to short term hiring managers of all levels in your pre-selected ranges. Tenured musicians can make their availability known to Orchestra Managers. Freelancers can exponentially expand their performance range for increased income and experience generation. Be notified via email notification when your profile meets a substitute request. Accept or decline from your phone or computer.

Introductory Costs

Free for Orchestra Personnel Managers. Free for Personnel Manager invited musicians from orchestral sub lists for invited orchestra services.