MM-- Unfortunately the local music department is not at all folk oriented, very insular, and cut off not only from the local community but also from the bluegrass pickers who I have been told lurk among the faculty. I did think I would go over there and post it when school re-opens, for next summer, but I do not anticipate any support from the department on it. But in other towns, it would poroably be a great idea, and I know others who'd like to build up their area are following this thread too.

However I also sent a note of inquiry to the marketing faculty. Cuz it's marketing I want, too.... so we'll see.

My approach is to try everything, throw a lot of feelers out, and then follow up on anything that seems to show promise.

I did get a nibble on the internship idea from someone who used to live here, from the mail list, who was very encouraging and who said he would forward my note on to some people he knows who are "in my area." They, in turn, may know some younguns who'd love to live off campus or out of the home for a summer or longer.

~Susan