Klarinet Archive - Posting 001158.txt from 1998/11

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] life beyond college
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 20:12:49 -0500

At 05:45 AM 11/30/98 -0600, Sean Talbot wrote:
> I'm finding myself in a rather interesting position. After 5 years
>I'm finally graduating with a music education degree at the end of next
>semester. Something I have picked up on from talking to middle and high
>school directors is that many of them miss performing. This has me a little
>depressed because I still love performing. It is a love that has been
>developing over the last 13 years since I first picked up the instrament.
I'm
>not planning on becoming a college professor and I wish I had the talent to
>play in a full time professional group but I don't. I like teaching anyway.
>I know there are many music educators on this list and I was wondering how
>you kept fresh and where you look to find performance opportunities. I hope
>this isn't a stupid question. I know that if I can't find something then
I'll
>probably put a group together myself and try to get area band directors to
>come and join. I'm curious as to what others on this list have done in this
>situation.
>
Don't ignore the growing number of community bands and orchestras all over
the country. Quality varies widely, but it IS an outlet.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.

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