Klarinet Archive - Posting 000167.txt from 1999/03

From: Anne Bell <bell@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Options for further education
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 14:06:04 -0500

Ryan,
Just a note of caution- some recruiters are very clear and explain exactly what you would be getting into, others aren't. Make very sure if you do enlist that everything that was suggested or promised is in that document. If it isn't there you're stuck. The most common thing to happen is that someone will be told that there is a band in State Z and they could go there. Unless it specifically says that your duty station WILL be State Z then it may be a possibility but you'll be detailed (given orders) according to the needs of the Marine Corps which may or may not coincide with your needs or wants. This isn't said to discourage you should that be the route you choose- just make sure whatever the decision it is made wisely.

Anne

At 11:30 PM 3/2/99 -0500, you wrote:

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.
>
> Ryan Huch

Anne Bell
bell@-----.net

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