[Trombone-l] 'Re'-Starting School At Age 41?

[Thomas Ervin]

Of course you can go back to school at 41. No problem.

Caution, though,  regarding becoming a band director.
You do need to know that MOST (more than half) school  band directors  
leave that profession within 5 years or less.

In fact this is true of MOST public school teachers. It is not just  
music, I'm relieved to say.
The kids really are different now.
Administrators are no better than ever.
The salary is not right most places, and it is hard to be optimistic  
for future salaries for teachers.
Operating budgets are dismal in most states.
It is a long work day, and a long week.
But you will make a difference, yes you will.

Tom Ervin, Professor of  Music
University of Arizona (Music 133)        (alt: with street address)
PO Box 210004                    MUSIC, Univ Arizona
Tucson AZ 85721                    1017 North Olive Road
                                 Tucson AZ 85719-0506
520/621-7021
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