TKYR_FA1986 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Say you are of the caliber, of Karl Lowe, Scott Chandler, or Tommy Keenum. Could you make a decent living designing shows, consulting, and etc., or do most guard designers have 2nd career? I realize what one considers a decent living is subjective, but I am just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToferVis Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 i know a guard instructor who's not even on that big of a level who makes a career at it. She works at 4-5 high schools and 4-5 winterguards...probably charging a 2-3 thousand each, that adds up quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugg Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 which guards have a 401[k] retirement plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quegrawks Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I personally know of one designer who makes at least 80,000 a year designing for several schools and independent groups (guards only, as far as I know). I guess if you're willing to put in all the hours and travel, or to hire people to run things when you can't be there, and you have a reputation for doing a decent job, then it's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 In the right school system, it is possible to make a decent living off of one school. Example, a school in Tennessee paid a yearly salary for their guard instructor - something like $20,000 a year I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Diva Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Scott Chandler does it. but he designs all over the world and serves on various pageantry committees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHSmirage Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I AM making a living and only have three gigs right now. My main gig: paid by the school district, second gig: paid by boosters, third: independent winterguard.....comes down to making around $30,000 a year. I'm fortunate enought too to have all the perks of insurance and benifits through the school district. It's possible, but I definately paid my dues to get where I am. For years I was working for schools that only paid $1000 a season. This ment I had alot of second 'real' jobs. Also, you find out the hard way as a young designer who pays and who doesn't....and who just doesnt pay you period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKYR_FA1986 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Scott Chandler does it. but he designs all over the world and serves on various pageantry committees. He also breeds dogs and that brings in a lot of cash. I paid $1100 for my Weimaraner and that litter had 9 puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugg Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) would a union representing designers working in the pageantry arts be feasable,beneficial or necsessary? afterall what they do is theater and we have unions for lighting designers,costumers,actors,stagehands,scenery.etc.. what about a talent agency that work's on the behalf of a designer,a william morris agent for pageantry arts! Edited May 15, 2008 by dugg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) I'd join! Edited May 15, 2008 by Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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