Jobs for musicians in orchestras are few and far between and recording contracts are just as difficult to come by.
But now a new London orchestra has been set up to help young musicians make the transition from college to professional life.
Jennifer Chevalier meets Claire Hawkes, one of the 32 members of the new Southbank Sinfonia. Southbank Sinfonia's launch concert is at 7pm on Tuesday 5th November 2002, at St John's, Smith Square, London SW1. Box Office: 020 7222 1061
