As far as travel, we travel about six weeks a year, when we go on tour. I'm tenured now, so I don't have to worry about saying the wrong thing to somebody and losing my job over it. The flute and other woodwinds sit near the center of the orchestra when in performance. Have a look at flutist Mindy Kaufman's position on stage. I hope so.
Music is an essential part of an education.
I'm not married. But I'm not saying you have to do that to be a professional musician. Most people in the orchestra are married, or have some kind of relationship. And I love Latin music. But because I'm around music a lot, I don't put it on much when I'm home.