The Musician’s Answering Service was founded in 1976 by Richard Smith and was the first diary service to cater to both the orchestral and session world.  As a busy freelance oboist he recognised the difficulties musicians had trying to balance their playing commitments whilst ensuring they were available when fixers called.  Thirty five years later and now supporting over 1000 clients, MAS has established a reputation within the classical music business for professionalism and reliability.

A diary service is like a PA handling all your professional enquiries; ensuring that you do not lose out on work because you are not immediately contactable and taking care of all the necessary communication between yourself and the orchestras who book you, giving you the time to concentrate on playing. In today’s competitive freelance world a diary service is an indispensable tool for the successful musician. Read on..

Bassoon and Timpani player required for 'working holiday' in Salzburg with Sinfonia De Chiesa

Friday 10th May 2013

Stephen Hope, at the Sinfonia de Chiesa is looking for 1 bassoon and 1 timpani player for a 'working holiday' in Salzburg from May 15th to May 21st. 4 star hotel accommodation is provided, but the players will have to pay for their own flights + expenses. There is NO fee provided. It would be playing with the Sinfonia de Chiesa and Sussex Festival Choir for a Mozart/Haydn programme.There would be 3 concerts in total, one in Salzburg Cathedral. Please contact the MAS office if interested for more details on who to contact.

European String Teachers' Association International Conference 2013

Friday 15th March 2013

Reduced rate to MAS clients