Keeping An Eye Out
In the same way as I did for the young ones in the neighborhood 35 years ago, I again am keeping an eye out in case I am needed by a budding musician, a neophyte writer, or simply someone who is searching for his or her identity.
Two Students
When I was first hired as the vocal music teacher by Natomas Charter School in March 2001, I told the executive director that I would only commit to staying for five years at the most. I had other adventures ahead and believed that classroom teaching was not my passion. Then, I met the children. In [...]
Watching Art Grow
To be in Woodland to see my students successfully audition for “Les Miserables – Student Edition” a couple of weeks ago, at Adrian’s last concent in Sacramento for a while last Saturday, and Pacifica for Shirley’s show on Friday, really put my participation in art in perspective. I think, in many ways, I’m a cheerleader, of sorts. I smile, offer my thoughts when invited to do so, and cheer when the accolades arrive for these students of various art forms.
Wish You Were Here
I presented a lecture at the University of California, Davis in the Mondavi Performing Arts Center. It was my first time. It was a preview before the production of “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914″ by the phenomenal men’s vocal ensemble, Cantus. I wish my parents could have been there in person. I [...]
When We Began…
When we began our vocal lessons, my student had a challenging history with singing.
We Do Grow Up
This evening, I went to see some of my former students graduate from the school where I used to teach vocal music. There were some definite surprises for me there.
