Klarinet Archive - Posting 000137.txt from 1999/03

From: "Michael J. Lu" <MJL@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Options for further education
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 03:29:20 -0500

> Hello, my name is Ryan Huch. I am a High School senior and
> am still trying
> to decide on where to go to continue my musical studies. At first, I was
> set on attending a local University (Michigan State University to
> be exact),
> but now I am not so sure that is the best way to go. Just recently I was
> shown what the Marines have to offer with music. They offer many
> opportunities, but it almost seems too good to be true. If it weren't for
> the 4 year commitment, I wouldn't have to think so hard about the whole
> Military thing, but 4 years is a good chunk of time. I am interested to
> know what other Clarinetists who have been in this position have to say
> about this, and what suggestions anyone can offer. Thanks in advance.

On the idea of the Marine thing, know that your primary areas of study for a
while will be in boot, and that's where they teach you to fight and kick
ass, not to concentrate on the musical aspects. Fight first, entertainment
second kind of idea. For colleges, you might want to consult your band
director, and someone has recently joined the list that attends the
University of Illinois, where another has mentioned has a good program with
a very strong clarinet core.

Stay tuned for further postings.

-Michael J. Lu
MJL@-----.com
ICQ: 2380127 (Grinner)

===
"Don't suck...blow."
-Mike Snell, my band director.

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