John Detwiler wrote:

>Being a young person now, I know one of the major problems with CM
>exposure.  Students are not getting exposure from the one place they
>should be guaranteed it-their music director.  While the directors have
>some interest in CM, every one in my city has come to their profession
>because of Marching Band and Jazz Band.

Of course; it seems so obvious once it's pointed out!  Foo'ball strikes
again.  Nobody wants a goof-up at half time.

And at half time, you don't want to hear CM.

And I *like* football. <sigh>

Well; we have to bite the bullet and invest in private music lessons.  Hey,
we paid for gymnastics, ballet, karate, swimming, and girl scouts.

What we need is a charitable foundation that establishes free classical
music programs all over the country (and the world); that way kids can have
group experiences, too.  To hell with public school music programs; let
them rot.  If the USTA can teach tennis for practically free in every
little hamlet, why can't we do the same for CM?

Dr. S. de Silva <[log in to unmask]>
Lycoming College, Williamsport PA