Klarinet Archive - Posting 000041.txt from 2009/09

From: Curtis Bennett <curtis.bennett@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Job Opening
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:22:32 -0400

I'm curious - why does the coast guard need a dixieland jazz ensemble?

On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM, <tedcasher@-----.net> wrote:
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> Bill and Andrew---when I read the ad in the International Musician, I wis=
hed I were 34 again! =A0You ought to hear the piano player in that band! =
=A0He is phenomenal! =A0Whoever gets the job is going to have a great time =
playing Dixieland!
>
> Of course, if he goes sitting in 'round the clubs in that part of CT, he'=
s gonna come up against ME! =A0LOL!!!! However, there is brotherhood among =
us jazz clarinet players, 'cos there ain't many of us left!
>
> Luv & peace and good reeds to all....TC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William Foss" <billfoss47@-----.net>
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 1:41:42 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [kl] Job Opening
>
> For any of the younger subscribers, The U.S. Coast Guard band is one
> of the best kept secrets in the military music program ! This is a
> GREAT opportunity for someone who wants a career as a performer with a
> guaranteed income and a solid retirement.
>
> Bill Foss
> U.S. Army Retired
> USC Aiken, Woodwind Professor
> Director of Bands, Aiken Prep
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>
> On Sep 14, 2009, at 1:04 PM, Grenci, Andrew MUCS wrote:
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> > I'm a new subscriber, and wanted to make list members aware of a job
> > opening in the United States Coast Guard Band for Dixieland/Section
> > Clarinet. Details are in the paragraphs below. For further
> > information you can contact our audition coordinator - Barrett Seals
> > at Barrett.E.Seals@-----.mil
> >
> > MUCS Andrew F. Grenci, USCG
> > Bass Clarinet/Public Relations
> > U.S. Coast Guard Band
> >
> > The United States Coast Guard Band
> > Announces the following vacancy
> > Dixieland/Section Clarinet
> > Audition Date: November 16, 2009
> >
> > The United States Coast Guard Band, one of the nation's premier
> > military bands, announces a vacancy for Dixieland and Section
> > Clarinet. Live auditions will be held at the U.S. Coast Guard
> > Academy in New London, CT. For audition details, please visit our
> > website at www.uscg.mil/band.
> >
> > All persons entering the Coast Guard Band are enlisted at the pay
> > grade of E-6, as Musician (Petty Officer) First Class. Benefits
> > package includes a starting salary between $45,436 and $50,416, full
> > military benefits, 30 days annual vacation and pension plan.
> > Musicians are not required to undergo the eight week basic training
> > program. Initial enlistment is for four years. Maximum age at time
> > of enlistment is 34. Entrance into the Coast Guard Band requires
> > meeting not only the necessary musical standards but also all of the
> > standards required for entrance into the Coast Guard. Detailed
> > information concerning eligibility may be obtained from your nearest
> > Coast Guard recruiter.
> >
> > Please contact Chief Musician Barrett Seals for further audition
> > information:
> >
> > USCG Band Auditions
> > U.S. Coast Guard Academy (pb)
> > 15 Mohegan Ave.
> > New London, CT 06320-4195
> > Phone: (860) 701-6810
> > E-mail: barrett.e.seals@-----.mil
> > www.uscg.mil/band
> >
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Curtis Bennett

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