Klarinet Archive - Posting 000003.txt from 1996/04

From: "Lorne G. Buick" <mcheramy@-----.CA>
Subj:
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 08:20:39 -0500

Beth,

Based mostly on my wife's experience (my career has proceeded mostly by
serendipity), I would say in order to get a good teaching position you're
going to need (eventually) either a doctorate or substantial performing
experience (ie an orchestra job or major chamber/ solo work). I would
strongly recommend you go on and do a master's degree (choosing where to go
is another whole topic), build your resume with any teaching experience you
can get (apply for teaching assistantships in clarinet, theory, or
whatever), and keep an eye out for job or performance opportunities.

>I am in my sophmore year of studies at a university, working on my music
>education degree. What I really want to do one day is to teach clarinet at a
>university or college, and have a job in a local symphony. Can anyone give me
>some advice based on experience? What stepping stones do you recommend I take?
>I guess my major concern right now is whether or not to go to grad. school, but
>if I did go my major would be performance. I also know that you don't have to
>have a degree in performance to perform. I'd appreciate anyone's advice!
>
>Thanks!
>
>Beth

   
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