<p>There is an interesting article in today's Cincinnati Enquirer about several people who initially trained to be professional performers, but ended up pursuing other careers. Perhaps this story will ease a few minds :)</p>
<p>To read about each individual named in the linked story, be sure to click on the related stories list on the right hand side of the page.</p>
<p>My daughter is a senior in college- vocal performance major. She has changed her career plans/dreams due to a calling to the Episcopal priesthood. She said nothing could have prepared her better than her vocal performance major and her years of performing in operas and other productions. She is comfortable in front of people and can accept criticism- even when it is given harshly.</p>
<p>That's exciting, MomofWildChild! And she can still use her musical skills in church, no doubt. (I know our pastor does.)</p>
<p>The stories are enouraging. These people made major life changes midstream and seem quite happy with where they ended up. And none of them has given up music completely; it remains an important part of their lives, it seems.</p>
<p>Susantm...I had the same reaction....it was encouraging to hear that music still is such a part of their lives - their music enhanced their current careers.</p>
<p>Thanks dancersmom for posting the article. I guess we worry so much about the arts but if you compare people's jobs with what they hold a college degree in, there will be a huge disparity for quite a few of them.</p>
<p>MomofWildChild....that is so wonderful! What a rewarding career and a perfect dream that involves her music too! What a transformation...from your screen name to the Episcopal priesthood...or do I have the wrong child, lol? Congrats!</p>
<p>Yeah- you have the wrong child! The younger one (freshman at Penn) is the Wild Child.</p>
<p>This topic is so interesting. Thanks for originally bringing up this subject, Artsymom, and have fun observing this next phase of your wonderful daughter's life! Thanks to Dancersmom for the great post, too.</p>