Klarinet Archive - Posting 000042.txt from 2009/09

From: Eric Dannewitz <ericdano@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Job Opening
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:26:46 -0400

Its a government thing.....obviously.

On Sep 14, 2009, at 12:22 PM, Curtis Bennett wrote:

> I'm curious - why does the coast guard need a dixieland jazz ensemble?
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> 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 wished I were 34 again! You ought to hear the piano player in
>> that band! He is phenomenal! Whoever 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! LOL!!!! 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
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>> ----- 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
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>> 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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