Klarinet Archive - Posting 000746.txt from 1997/07

From: "Donald Walkner" <dwalkner@-----.com>
Subj: major decisions
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 1997 00:21:24 -0400

Sarah,

I'm not an expert by far on this subject, but I'm facing the same
problem. My cousin last year decided to take a major in music education
and a minor in music performance. I am probably going to do the same
thing. I would like to have something to fall back on in case I can't make
it as a performer. Besides, don't they say college is a time to find
yourself? Many of my friends who were freshmen in college this year
changed majors many times. One of my friends started as a music ed major
and switched to teaching chemistry, teaching math and many other various
majors before deciding he REALLY wanted to major in music. He changed
schools instate twice, too. My cousin also decided music isn't for him
either. As for now, I want to major in music, but that might change.
Don't let anyone pressure you into doing what you don't want to. Besides,
don't your first year music classes stay pretty basic? You don't have to
make up your mind right away.

Amy