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What other jobs might you be interested in if you weren’t so busy writing music?

By NewMusicBox Staff on April 1, 2000No Comment
Michael Daugherty Michael Daugherty
“I would either run a used book store or be a lounge cocktail pianist…”
Daron Hagen Daron Hagen
“My second great love is to conduct my own theater music…”
Jeffrey Mumford Jeffrey Mumford
“Run a coffee house/art gallery with my wife…”
Melinda Wagner Melinda Wagner
“I’d really enjoy working in a library, however one that is pre-computer!…”
Stewart Wallace Stewart Wallace
“I’d make things with my hands like a sculptor or a painter…”

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