Klarinet Archive - Posting 000847.txt from 1997/07

From: tedlane <tedlane@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Crummy clarinetist
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 1997 00:33:02 -0400

When it comes down to the BOTTOM LINE...

Only you will be able to make the final decision.

It is a process that takes time.

I would suggess you read the book "JazzCountry" by Nat Hentoff.

It's about a teenage boy that has to make the decision of wheather he
will become a professional jazz musician or go to college.

It's really a good book dealing just the problems you mentioned. The book
is easy reading and should only take a couple of hours to get through.

Best wishes,
ted lane>Subject: Crummy clarinetist
>Sent: 7/24/97 1:11 AM
>Received: 7/24/97 10:38 PM
>From: dsalveso@-----.net
>Reply-To: klarinet@-----.us
>To: klarinet@-----.us
>
>Hello everyone,
>
>This coming academic year I'll be attending the Interlochen Arts Academy
>(I can't wait). My question is this: What should I do after that? I
>really want to major in performance but I'm not a "gifted" clarinetist by
>any means. At the present time is there work out there for less than
>perfect clarinetists? I don't relish the thought of living with my
>parents until I'm 30.
>
>How competitive is is out there? I live in the land locked capital of
>alaska (30,000 people) and so I don't get any exposure to that type of
>thing. Any help will be...helpful.
>
>
>Adios and thanks,
>
>Peter Salveson
>dsalveso@-----.net