http://disqus.com/by/musewoman/enMon, 19 May 2008 20:30:36 -0000http://chambermusictoday.blogspot.com/2008/05/we-are-all-illegal-aliens-now-ageism-in.html#comment-493736<p>Those societies where there are few elders (i.e. they die young) are where elders are most revered.</p><p>We have to move over and give the burgeoning ranks of young folks a chance at the pathetically small pie. They need (to mix metaphors) scalps just as we did, when we were young--to find teaching positions and work. Many of us baby boomer composers (I, for one) never plan to retire---that is not a way to ingratiate ourselves with young folks needing our positions. Let's grow up--in our wisdom (at this age), why not create new opportunities, rather than belly-ache about missing out on opportunities created for youngsters in this over-crowded field.</p>musewomanMon, 19 May 2008 20:30:36 -0000