Klarinet Archive - Posting 000631.txt from 1997/03

From: Marian Rutty <mrutty@-----.ORG>
Subj: Re: BAND DIRECTORS!
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 1997 13:05:20 -0500

i hope you are dedicated to your teaching job, and not looking for a gig
job to take the place of the most important issue: young minds.

Marian Rutty, Librarian Computers don't replace people
Notre Dame High School They enhance education.
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On Sat, 15 Mar 1997, Eric Nelson wrote:

> I teach band at the middle school level, and find the time commitment,
> salary, and benefits to be exactly what I need in order to pursue an active
> performance career as well. I am finished teaching each day at 2:30, and
> have plenty of time for the 2-3 hours of practice needed, as well as other
> rehearsal time and evening gigs. When I compare my schedule and salary to
> that of the high school and university level teachers in this area, I know
> that I am in the right place for me. There is very little evening time
> required [just 4-5 evening concerts per year], and, in spite of dealing
> with the annoyances of the pre-adolescent mind, I find the age quite
> satisfying to work with.
>
> e
>
> Eric Nelson
> Lightwood Duo
> esnelson@-----.net
>