Klarinet Archive - Posting 000488.txt from 2000/06

From: Jennifer Jones <JJONES@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: [kl] Students in general, was Re: [kl] New Student
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 02:27:26 -0400

Patty Smith wrote on 13-JUN-2000 05:45:22.03:
> That been said, there do seem to be quite a few university bands here in the
> states. However, I would think that due to need for large numbers, they
> cannot rely solely on music majors to fill out their ranks, even if they
> require them all to play for several semesters.

I don't know what the case is at schools with large music departments, but our
orchestra, the at University of California Riverside is almost completely
composed of non-majors. I think we have all of 3 music majors out of 35
members.

FWIW Just thought I'd add $0.005.

Best,

Jennifer Jones

Freshman Botany major
2nd Clarinet UCR Orchestra

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