Klarinet Archive - Posting 000135.txt from 2001/03

From: Sonia Sielaff <one_sweet_peach@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Careers
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 17:41:08 -0500

Chuckie,
I'm a Sophomore clarinet performance major at Lawrence
University (and Conservatory), and other than to study
with Fan Lei, I was attracted to the liberal arts
setting that Lawrence offers. However, I've decided
that I really want to go in to music, and it's really
hard to balance my music life with all my academic
obligations. I thought about doing a double major,
but I decided that if clarinet performance is really
what I want to do, I will not be able to be the best
unless I give 100% towards that. It's possible to be
a performance major at a school like Lawrence, but you
really have to set your priorities so that you have
time to succeed at what you really want to accomplish.
I agree with Gavin- there are lots of other
opportunities for you if you don't decide to do music,
and you don't have to make up your mind right now.
One more thing: if you DO decide you want to play the
clarinet in college, you should look at Lawrence
University, because Fan Lei is a fantastic teacher!!!!

Good luck!

--- Gavin Rebetzke <GRebetzke@-----.au> wrote:
> 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]
> Sent: Sunday, 4 March 2001 11:54 AM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> 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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