Klarinet Archive - Posting 000253.txt from 2007/09

From: "Vincent Horrillo" <clarinetman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Military Bands
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:37:01 -0400

I again talked to my Marine recruiter. Apparently the auditioner
thought I was good enough for the '3.0' so I am now fully able to pick
my duty station. Furthermore, the auditioner gave me a 10,000$
enlistment bonus.

I know the money shouldn't really be a huge factor in my decision, but
I do have a question:
My recruiters told me they only gave this bonus out to very few
individuals. I personally don't think I did that well on my audition.
So, are they really in that much need for clarinets or is this bonus
more common then I am let to believe.

On 9/26/07, Vincent Horrillo <clarinetman@-----.com> wrote:
> Kevin:
> I know I am young and inexperience, that is why I am asking you guys
> these questions. Though, I never said I planned on making a living
> playing my clarinet. If I were to get a performance degree, I would be
> playing in a military band for X amount of years. After that I would
> want to get my teaching degree and teach after the military. I also
> have other plans if I decide not to go into music.
>
> Michael:
> Yes I am absolutely willing to get better at my skills at being a
> musician and at playing my instrument. I will concentrate and practice
> to enhance my abilities.
>
>
> On 9/26/07, Michael Rasmussen <mikeraz@-----.com> wrote:
> > Vincent Horrillo wrote:
> > > My question still remains though:
> > > ...
> > > Would it be more beneficial to start of
> > > my Performance degree instead of my current choice of Music Education?
> >
> > With your stated (implied?) goal of getting into a top notch military band
> > with path do you think will concentrate on enhancing your musicianship and
> > performance skills?
> >
> > Michael 'love being Socratic in the morning' R
> >
> > --
> > Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon
> > Be appropriate && Follow your curiosity
> > http://www.patch.com/words/
> > The fortune cookie says:
> > As the trials of life continue to take their toll, remember that there
> > is always a future in Computer Maintenance.
> > -- National Lampoon, "Deteriorata"
> >
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