Klarinet Archive - Posting 000158.txt from 1996/02

From: "Daniel A. Paprocki" <dap@-----.US>
Subj: non-majors studying clarinet
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 10:27:25 -0500

This is directed at all college teachers out there.

I'm curious about how many non-music majors are in everyone's studios. I
have a soft place in my heart for these people since I was one of them at
one time.

I have had non-majors that were better players than music majors
and more dedicated. I feel that the key to keeping up a healthy studio or
supplying large ensembles is in the non-music major. Unfortunately I think
these people are the ones that are most often ignored or left to last.
These are the people that will be doctors, engineers, lawyers, etc and will
buy the concert tickets, have their children take music lessons, and in
general have the money to support the arts. Don't ignore them!!! A good
experience in college can carry on longer than a bad one.

Flame On!!!

Dan

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Daniel A. Paprocki
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