He was also active in the theatre as an occasional playwright and amateur performer.

The pieces contained in the manuscript are relatively simple, and written for the amateur performer.

Entry was open to both amateur and professional performers.

Gallini tried to keep the theatre going, but he was forced to employ amateur performers.

Some of the amateur performers came to battle it out for a $500 cash prize.

Much of Joseph's music was written for performances at modest-scale events by amateur performers.

The works that he produced were largely for voices and aimed primarily at amateur performers.

He was a good violinist, considered the best amateur performer of his time.

He was one of several amateur performers who would "warm up" and entertain the audience during commercial breaks.

However, the event was truly democratic in that it allowed amateur performers to contest on equal terms with professional musicians.