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Richard Caldwell
Musician, US Navy 1971-1991. Band instrument repair 1991-2016
Employer: US Navy and three music stores
Job description: US Navy: Concerts, ceremonies, Admin and Supply/Fiscal assistant. Band instrument repair: repair of woodwinds and brass
About Richard
Why did you choose this program?
Great concentration in chamber music (I attended 11 Chamber Music Workshops). Good Theater Arts program.
How did this program prepare you for your job?
US Navy musician: Played a variety of styles, a lot of sight reading. Band Instrument Repair: There was a summer instrument repair offering that gave me the foundation for pursuit of repair.
What did you enjoy most about the program?
The variety of ensembles to perform in.
What would you say to prospective students who are thinking about applying to this program?
If you love a variety performance opportunities, you will enjoy the music program.
I stayed for an additional year to obtain my teaching credentials in 1970.