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As her tenure as a student comes to a close, Hedrick is trying to find work, something that is never easy for a musician. She has been sending out recordings and resumes for teaching positions, as well as auditioning for jobs as a professional flutist. While her true desire is to work in academia, she said she is willing to jump on whatever opportunity presents itself. However, a recent disappointing audition for an orchestra in Buffalo, N.Y., has reaffirmed Hedrick's desire to teach. "I like teaching so much better than going up there for three minutes and getting 'Thank you very much,'" she said. She describes her ideal life as teaching at a college or university, while playing in a local ensemble or orchestra, much as she's doing in Eugene. While this may seem like a modest goal, it's something that will require even more work, more patience, and more sacrifice. "It's not a very money making career," she said. "You've got to really like it." |
