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RWKachur
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I'm 41 years old and starting to plan for a second career. I've always wanted to be a high school band director. I am currently taking lessons on my principal instrument -- flute. I will probably start piano in the next year or two. I was looking for suggestions for BME programs. I already have a Master's degree -- but Latin American Studies is not going to help me much here. Here are some guidelines.
1. I would prefer a medium to small school.
2. I would like the program to have a strong "marching band education" component. I am in good shape so I could march if required.
3. I would like a program receptive to...ahem...older students. I don't really want to have to go back and take undergraduate "electives".
4. All things being equal, I would prefer a school in the Midwest, but that is not a mandatory requirement.
Thanks in Advance,
Bob K
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suzyq
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11/18/2004 | posted: 1/31/2006 at 9:46:51 PM ET
Hi,
Welcome to the forum and wish you good luck as a future high school band director.
Wish I could help you but don't worry, there are many helpful musicians and music teachers on this forum who will be able to suggest some avenues to pursue.
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 Pete
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3/20/2005 | posted: 2/2/2006 at 6:12:41 AM ET
They certainly would if they could read either of the posts you just replied to, suzyq, but to me they are invisible..
..pass me that treble clef, Mildred.
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suzyq
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11/18/2004 | posted: 2/2/2006 at 8:38:37 AM ET
Pete for some reason that I don't understand, in order to read this post you have click on reply and arrow down so that you can read the question.
I was curious to solve the mystery - anyway, you'll be able to help this poster.
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3/25/2003 | posted: 2/2/2006 at 11:27:25 PM ET
Sorry folks. Some code for this board got confused with another board I run and led to messages appearing hidden. It should be fixed now.
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 maintube
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5/26/2004 | posted: 3/9/2006 at 7:34:57 PM ET
Not sure what you mean by Midwest, but Arkansas has several good schools along these lines. University of Arkansas- Monticello, Southern Arkansas University, Henderson State University, Arkansas Tech University all fit your criteria.
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 trumpetgeek53
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7/20/2005 | posted: 3/11/2006 at 1:01:14 PM ET
I thought most band directors played trumpet as their principle instrument cuz if ur teaching ur class a new song or tune u could still direct cuz u can play trumpet with one hand,but its not advisable to play with one hand.
> Trumpets rule <
*Saxophones are OK*
Bandito for life
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maintube
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5/26/2004 | posted: 3/12/2006 at 2:00:35 AM ET
Band Directors represent every instrument played as their major instrument. I NEVER play when I'm directing my band. I may pick up an instrument (any one of them) and demonstrate, but not while directing. I'm a percussion major, and a piano, trombone, flute, clarinet, and horn minor, and had classes in Woodwinds, Brass, Strings ,and Percussion.
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