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 Re: Need advice for future
Author: Greg 
Date:   2003-12-31 18:47

Hello,

I'm currently an electrical engineer, but former Marine Corps musician.

I can testify to the fact that at your age, you need to be doing everything possible to better yourself musically if your career goals are in music. You sound motivated and seem to have a positive attitude.

This is not to discourage you in any way. My enlistment with the Marine band found a good deal my fellow band members with at least a bachelor's degree in music. Why did they endure fourteen weeks of hell at Parris Island? Many were very talented musicians but couldn't find work in the civilian community. Others, many former band directors, saw music shut down in their school and had no other skills besides music. This isn't a joke! Many also recieved a bachelor's degree but didn't invest enough time in practicing.

I wasn't cut out nor prepared for the music program and decided to go to Georgia Tech for engineering after my four years were up.

This is a testimony of how well prepared one needs to be. It might also be helpful to obtain a minor in computer science or math along with music. You may need that.

The service bands aren't a means to an end, but offer steady pay, tuition reimbursement plans, 30 days paid vacation, and travel.

Best of luck and stay motivated!

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