Klarinet Archive - Posting 000113.txt from 2007/09

From: "Vincent Horillo" <clarinetman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Military Bands
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:44:49 -0400

Hello, I'm a high school senior trying to figure out what I'm going to do
with the rest of my life. I do know I am planning on majoring in 'Music
Education'. One of my options I have been presented with thus far is going
into a military band. I have done some research online(including some old
klarinet archives) and I am going to have my private lessons teacher give me
some contacts. Though I would also like to get a few more new and updated
opinions from experienced military band members.

My current status for each branch:

- I have auditioned for the Marine band, I received a '2.95' on the
audition and I will try again in the near future to get above a '3'. I am
also going to talk to my recruiters boss this week and discuss some details
on joining the Marines.
- There is a discrepancy with my dad and a contract they want him to
sign for the Army, so I have yet to do my audition for them.
- I am currently going to be receiving some information about the Air
Force and Navy so I can audition for them also.

My main questions are:

1. What are the possibilities of a normal band member to be sent out
for combat?
2. What kind of quality of music does each branch play?
3. Should I possibly wait until after a couple years of college to
join the military? (For the new presidential administration and for the
experience of college life)

Thank you very much!

~Vincent Horrillo

"VP Dick Cheney classified the R13 as a weapon of mass destruction when one
was uncovered in Sadam's palace."
(Just for a bit of humor. A quote I found searching the klarinet achieves.
Sorry I forgot the name of the person who said it. )

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