On the other hand, this group would never be confused with a full-time orchestra, nor would any reasonable person expect it to sound like one.
In 1946, it became a full-time professional orchestra, the first in Columbus.
They do not receive the same benefits and same kind of permanent services as a full-time orchestra.
It is the only full-time, professional orchestra in the Gulf South.
It is one of two full-time, professional orchestras based in Melbourne.
That's hard to do with a full-time orchestra on salary.
In those days the Theatre had a full-time orchestra and even a doorman on duty.
It now has over 90 members, but is still not a full-time orchestra.
It has the distinction of being the only full-time regional professional orchestra in Canadian history.
This led to his being hired to conduct the City Opera's orchestra full-time.