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Caption: Booklets - Facts for Freshmen (1914)
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FACTS FOR FRESHMEN 19 The demand for men as librarians, and as heads of departments in libraries is constantly increasing, with little likelihood of its being supplied. The occupation is a pleasant one, which gives a man an immediate social standing in the community in which he is employed. The life is independent, the hours are reasonable, and the remuneration satisfactory. The courses offered in the School of Music may very profitably form a part of a good general education. If, however, a student hopes to make music a Music profession, and from its practice to earn a living, or to accomplish something of distinction, he should hesitate about going into it unless he has demonstrated pretty thoroughly that he has more than commonplace musical ability in one direction or another. Few professions are more exacting or demand for success greater genius or more persistent practice through many years. With fair skill, however, and a willingness to work, a music student has a reasonable future to look forward to, especially if he has had training in more than one line. If one has studied the piano, for instance, and can at the same time sing, play a violin, or a band instrument, he is likely to find satisfactory employment. Public school music is now receiving attention all over the country, and offers opportunities for those who have had the required training. It is only the broadly trained musician with some talent who will ever reach any degree of distinction.
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