This is my first time psting to the list and I have some queastions Well let me give a little background on myself I am a 21 year old music education major. I am a classical saxophonist or I should say aspiring to be. And my questions are I really want to dive into music and make it a carrer but of course I have some doubts but I think I am confident. As far as a muscian should I concentrate on Jazz becasue since there isn't much orchestral oppurtunity in the states. SHould I work on my theory, I mean I am a sophmore and my knowledge of theory is ok in my book by Walter Piston I have gotten to secondary dominance, I was wondering if someone could suggest other books on music theory or form and analysis. My next question in order to be recognized as a musician or even a good one should one compete I have been thinking about this greatly and was wondering people attension. I have lately been interested in composition if there are any composers on this list could someone prohaps point me to some information in order to learn not how to compose but how to get published or how to break in to film because I think I would be a good film composer. And my last question maybe I am just to young to understand but what is the big deal of Leonard Bernstien I don't really understand his as far as when I listen to it. thank you for reading my message "Craig T. Hancock" <[log in to unmask]>