dont mean to drift the thread-as far as the original topic

but this is relevant to the "do what you are best at" for the overall mission type theory....even the Marine Corps uses it evidentaly.....selection process for the Marine Band-repost from Wiki..

Selection process
Musicians in the Marine Band are selected through a rigorous audition procedure. Candidates who satisfy the musical audition must meet security and physical requirements, and then are enlisted into the Marine Corps with four year contracts. Because musicians cannot be used for a combat mission, they are not required to attend recruit training.[1] Because the band recruits experienced musicians, members start at the rank of Staff Sergeant, and wear rank insignia with a lyre replacing the normal crossed rifles. Officers are drawn and commissioned from the band, but Drum Majors are career Marines and are selected from Fleet Marine Force bands (as they are responsible for the military development of the band's members).


(yes they play at the White House-but are they members of BMI or ASCAP-no-because they havent written any original material grin )

and I do agree with you Marc about 8 or 9 verse poets thinking they are lyricists....

they never get a full hearing of their material at the BMI Guest Publisher Screenings In Nashville-or as I call it "Home of the 45 Second Shot Clock"

Tom


Last edited by WriterTomYeager; 06/19/09 09:55 PM.