Klarinet Archive - Posting 000282.txt from 2003/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] anger and jelousy of a southern west virginian
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 19:21:31 -0500

At 07:23 PM 3/5/2003 -0800, Kevin Fay wrote:
>Deidre Calarco gave Rebecca some advice:
>
><<<6. And... If being able to support yourself is an issue, double major
>in music ed. Even being a music teacher is more fun than most jobs.
>
>7. If you decide not to major in music but want to keep playing, make
>sure the school you go to allows non-music majors to take classes in the
>music school. Not all do.>>>
>
>I heartily agree with 7. Going to a university that won't allow you to
>take the class you want is akin to going to a gorcery store that won't
>sell you mustard. You're they buyer, you should choose.
>
>I vociferously disagree with 6. No one should become a teacher unless
>they want to be a teacher. It's nowhere near the same skill set as a
>performer.
>Some of the best music educators I know can't play their way our of a
>paper bag with a chainsaw, but their kids sound terrific - conversely, I
>know several virtuoso performers who were miserable teaching becuase they
>just don't have the temperment for it.
>
>I think you're making a mistake here by equating "continuing to play"
>with "making a living playing." There is tremendous opportunity for the
>first - lurk a bit on this list and you'll come across some fine musicians
>with day jobs. (You'll also find some very prominent performers with
>significant educational backgrounds outside music).
>
>Making a living playing is darn difficult, even if you have amazing talent
>- I would caution you to take a hard look before putting all your eggs in
>*that* basket. Besides, there's no need.
>
>IMHO, of course.

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Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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