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Author: Bb
Date: 2002-01-25 21:21
My mom says that this summer, I HAVE to get a summer job, but here's the problem, the only thing I can do is play the clarinet(I'll be 15 by this summer). Is there such summer job I can get using my clarinet???
Thanks
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Author: Francesca
Date: 2002-01-25 21:34
There aren't a lot of jobs available to you until you turn 16, legally speaking. For something clarinet related, you could teach lessons, or perhaps start a chamber group. If you were interested, I'm sure you're local Parks and Rec dept would love to have someone teach a general music class. You know, stuff like recorders, bean castanets (sp?) etc... Maybe others will have some more creative ideas.
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Author: speez
Date: 2002-01-25 21:46
Are there community bands or church bands where you are? I played for one in various parades, religious festivals, and concerts and made about $400 for the summer.
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Author: William
Date: 2002-01-25 22:20
Maybe it is time to expand your possibilities. This may be heresy on this website, but there is more to life than playing the clarinet. A daytime job, for example, as a clerk or checkout person at the local grocery store would still leave you plenty of time to practice at night and play concerts on the weekends. You might also gain some insight into the world of business, which unfortunately, they don't always teach you in music school. Good for it, but still with Good Clarineting!!!
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-01-25 22:57
You might check with your local music store and see if there are any "backroom" chores that you could do. For example cleaning cases, sorting music, inventory of supplies, clean up, etc...
The summer is the time when most school districts send back all their rental horns to the local music store. Local music stores may need help with some basic organizational matters to get them ready for repair (repair tickets filled out, etc...)
It never hurts to inquire and "sell" your services...GBK
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Author: Jim E.
Date: 2002-01-26 04:14
Though 15 is on the young side, in NJ 14 year olds are allowed to work (with many restrictions.) Making money from the clarinet is probably not very practical. Generally jobs for young people tend to be of the "Do you want fries with that?" type. At 16 my son was able to get his Red Cross Lifeguard cert (and CPR) and for the past 2 summers worked pools on the local condo circuit. His efforts in becomming certified have paid off well, last summer he made $3000 working 3 or 4 days a week. Not bad, and he was still able to make all of marching band camp! While he had some bratty kids to deal with (good training as he wants to teach) he had no UFOs (Unidentified Frying Objects) to contend with.
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Author: Emms
Date: 2002-01-26 12:26
You're only young. Don't get into the 'all I can do is play clarinet' trap. If you can't learn something new at your age, there's no hope for most of us here. Are you sure you're not making excuses for yourself? Limiting the type of job you can do will limit drastically the chance of getting a job in the first place. None of us could do our jobs in the beginning. We've all had to learn.
I guess your mum wants you to get a job to earn money for yourself, and take some responsibility. Do your friends work? What do they do? Be brave, get out there and try whatever comes your way. Experience is a wonderful thing.
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Author: David Pegel
Date: 2002-01-26 12:42
I'm the one who likes to be busy. So take my advice for what it's worth:
Why not do both?
If you were to get a part-time job at some un-clarinetish place, who says you can't still form a group or give lessons?
Hey, if money's an issue...
(JTLYN, I am a similar age and in a similar situation.)
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Author: Pam
Date: 2002-01-26 19:47
Check into what is needed to get a work permit in your area. Age requirements. Restrictions as far as what you are allowed to do at 15. Probably your local board of education can point you in the right direction. Many moons ago, when I was 17 or 18 I worked at our local board of education for a co-op job and that was one of the things that I did.
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Author: Blake
Date: 2002-01-30 17:01
Bb - I assume by your email address that you're in the DC 'burbs? When I was in college one of the easiest ways to find a summer job playing clarinet was at the theme parks Like Kings dominion, busch gardens etc. that have live bands. I worked one summer in the "oompah" band at busch gardens in wms'burg. I dont know if the theme parks around dc are still doing that. you might also see if you can volunteer to teach clarinet to beginners at the summer school programs around the area if they have music enrichment programs. Blake Arlington, VA
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Author: Betsy
Date: 2002-02-02 16:04
THE ONLY THING YOU CAN DO? Ach von himmel?! At 15 you're not expected to have many work-related skills. Employers know this that's why they have these things called "training programs." You sound like a bright person, I am sure there are many things you can learn to do.
As far as your mother goes, she'll have to be patient. Even with a work permit, many employers won't hire a 15 year old. Nothing against being 15, most 15 year olds don't have a driver's license and therefore don't have reliable transportation. (Getting a ride from friends or the 'rents, is not considered very reliable because you are at the mercy of their schedule.) That's just the way it goes.
But, this summer, why not start a dog/cat service for your neighborhood where you go and feed animals while owners are out on vacation. I could sure use a reliable 15 year old to feed and pet my 2 felines when I want to go away for a week or two.
You might have to create your own job, but it'll be worth it!
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