Klarinet Archive - Posting 000771.txt from 1997/07

From: Gizl@-----.com
Subj: Re: Major decisions
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 1997 16:01:53 -0400

Sarah,
I don't envy you for having to make these"major decisions", but
remember you CAN change your mind later.
I personally would recommend going for the music education degree or a
double major in ed. and performance. If you decide later that you definitely
want to perform you can go on to get your masters degree in performance.
My bachelor's degree is in music ed. I went to The Univ. of Iowa and
they didn't have a double major in ed. and performance. However I did as
much as or often more performing than many performance majors while still
completing all of the education requirements. I have never regretted it.
After teaching for a year I auditioned for "The President's Own" Marine
Band in Washington, D.C. I have now been performing in the band for almost
seven years, but I still teach privately and my education background has
opened other doors for teaching at Catholic University.
In the end if you want to perform you just need the tools and the
dedication. When you take auditions it is your playing that counts. If they
like what they hear, I doubt anyone will scoff at an education degree.
Best of luck to you.

Liz Gish