bloke wrote:
I agree 100% with the sentiment of your post, and take no offense.
I would like to point out, however, that some waiters (who do very good work and - over a period of a year or two "work their way up" to very nice high-tipping restaurants) make more than do band directors...and a lot of people who do construction make $1000/wk...(I mean "average" - including off-days / off-weeks).
The people (at least that I've observed) in these industries who have trouble making ends meet tend to be those (just like in all other industries) who are involved in drugs and alcohol.
The problem is that "waiter" can be such a broad term. There are professional waiters who actually care about their jobs, and then "trying to make ends meet" waiters.
Like Chefs. I once worked at the golden arches, in the "chef" position. However, I don't consider myself a real chef (although you should see me make french fries...I can press the "drop basket" button like noone else!)
My opinion is wait and see what life throws at you before you decide. Personally, I played a 100 year old Distin Eb tuba for years in the Symphony whenever I needed a smaller horn until I found a decent F. It seemed to do the job I needed it for, so my advice is to wait and see what you need. I doubt that any prof is going to be impressed enough for it to make any difference when you audition.
Instead of talking to your plants, if you yelled at them would they still grow, but only to be troubled and insecure?
Doc wrote:If anyone tries to tell you that you MUST play F tuba in orchestra, that person is off their rocker. Sell my horn b/c a teacher REQUIRES it? He can kiss my fat ***.
Doc, we're all friends here--there's no need to pull your punches!
Doc wrote:Aw Chuck, you know I only speak for myself. My method of truth delivery is not for everyone, although the truth is what is necessary. I'm an ***, and I don't always sugarcoat it. If someone wants sugar, they can go kiss their mama.
Doc
I don't want sugar or the truth, Doc. Just tacos and beer!
Hey, Doc, at least for myself, I appreciate your straight shooting to nail the point. I've also had to buy a few beers in my time doing the same. Let's buy each other a round if we ever get the chance. Thanks.
Doc wrote:Aw Chuck, you know I only speak for myself. My method of truth delivery is not for everyone, although the truth is what is necessary. I'm an ***, and I don't always sugarcoat it. If someone wants sugar, they can go kiss their mama.
S'okay, Doc. I just wanted you to know that it was okay to speak your mind here. No holding back, okay?
