alpha = .86

The feeling of accomplishment I get from doing this job. 5.52

The amount of support I receive from orchestra management. 3.92

The amount of pay and fringe benefits I receive. 4.45

The degree of respect and fair treatment I receive from management. 4.21

The amount of personal growth and development I get in doing this job. 4.64

The degree to which my job has opened up new choices in my life. 4.35

The degree to which my job has opened up other

professional opportunities. 4.52

The amount of security for the future my job provides. 4.01

The degree of challenge my job provides. 5.20

Music Director Evaluation (Section 5—rated on 5-point scales) 2.84

alpha = .89

Frequently acts as an advocate for musicians. 2.70

Is quite approachable and is available to musicians at times

other than scheduled rearsals and performances. 3.00

Actively and appropriately coaches individual players, has much

to teach and is deserving of the title "Maestro." 2.47

Is clear and explicit about what he or she wants and expects from us. 3.37

Freely accepts suggestions from musicians and actively considers them. 2.71

Many times defers to the musical and technical judgments of the players. 2.64

Takes initiative to improve the organizational structure of the orchestra. 2.49

Holds different musicians in the orchestra to different musical standards.* 3.03

Can be trusted. 2.96

Can be unpredictable and fickle in matters of tenure and termination.* 2.72

Shares the responsibility of musical leadership with the

concertmaster and principal players. 3.10

Is more loyal to the management than to the musicians.* 3.06

Always gets his or her way.* 3.82

Evaluation of Profession (Section 6—rated on 7-point scales) 4.45

alpha = .83

Being a symphonic musician is what I expected it to be. 4.77

Knowing what I know today, I would choose the same career path. 5.01

Our musicians’ union competently represents the orchestra’s interests. 4.03

I am confident that our union would adequately represent and support my

individual position. 4.08

I feel that symphony orchestras are ethically run. 3.53

We as symphony musicians are in need of a strong professional

society that is capable of being our advocate.* 5.79

The audition process is fair. 4.34

There is sufficient opportunity for my professional growth. 4.08

I am tired of looking and waiting for the career opportunities I really want.* 3.40

I feel I have significant control over my career path. 4.19

Generally, I am very satisfied with my career choice. 5.44

I have no doubt that I can have a fulfilling future in my chosen profession. 4.88

My training is so specialized there is little else I could do to earn a salary

comparable to my present salary.* 5.25

Note: Items marked with an "*" were reverse scored when calculating averages for each measure.

Values in bold are the averages across all of the items in each measure.