Klarinet Archive - Posting 000110.txt from 2001/03
From: Gavin Rebetzke <GRebetzke@-----.au>
Subj: RE: [kl] Careers
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 02:17:48 -0500
Chuckie,
I was once faced with such a dilemma. You haven't mentioned if you like
doing anything else, or if you are interested in any other calling. Doing
music would no doubt be an enjoyable experience at university. It may not
necessarily lead to a full time career (except for teaching), if that is
what you're after. Think about it - there are 2 or 3 clarinet jobs per
orchestra. Those jobs don't come up every day, and competition is fierce.
The good news is you can keep playing and studying music whilst doing a
different course, and ultimately career. I chose law. At the same time I
took lessons and did my best to keep up with my contemporaries who were
studying music full time. I am now a partner in a law firm and play
clarinet in a community orchestra that plays fantastic repertoire, as well
as doing various pit orchestra gigs. I personally know doctors (of various
specialties), a veterinarian surgeon, accountant, and a police officer who
are all excellent orchestral musicians. I know there are a number of other
lawyers on this list, some of whom are extremely knowledgeable about the
clarinet.
So the good news is that if you do decide to study something else at
university, you do not have to give up clarinet.
-----Original Message-----
From: Chuckie [mailto:errant@-----.net]
Subject: [kl] Careers
Hello,
I'm in high school right now, and I'm trying to figure out what career
choice to take. I love music, but I'm not sure if it'll be a good choice
as something to study in university. Can anyone give me some advice?
Thanks!
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