Packing for 2 weeks in one suitcase is a challenge. It's especially so when you're not expecting laundry facilities and the weather outlook is hot, rainy, and humid! In any case, I think I'm all set. This will be a great adventure, especially because I'm going to be documenting it here — at least I …
WSW performance at Carnegie Hall on June 13!
Q: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”A: “Practice, practice, practice!” In my case, I guess that’s true — but it’s a lot more involved than that! I’ve been so fortunate over the past 4+ …
WSW returns Saturday at 8:00 pm!
My wonderful community wind ensemble, the Westchester Symphonic Winds, is performing again this Saturday evening at 8:00 pm at Tarrytown Music Hall. This wonderful program, “Polkas and Other Stories,” is filled with exciting and joyous …
WSW Concert Web Streaming on Sunday!
I’m thrilled to be leading the Westchester Symphonic Winds in our first concert since February 2020 this weekend on Sunday, November 14 at 3:00 pm. We have been rehearsing in half-ensemble sectionals since September and …
Emerging from the pandemic
I haven’t posted to my blog since January 2020 — before COVID-19 changed our lives — partly because of the pandemic and partly because of issues with WordPress. Fortunately, both issues are receding into our …
Farewell 2019, Welcome 2020!
End-of-year news I haven’t posted on my blog site since April 2018, and I’m way overdue. Having sent Christmas cards late (after the holiday) and with no newsletter this year, I thought it was about …
Double Milestones
WSW 30th Gala/my 10th year as conductor It’s hard to believe, but I’m completing my 10th season with the Westchester Symphonic Winds this season. And on May 12, the ensemble is celebrating its 30th year …
Framing Failure
I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday. I have much to be thankful for: my family, friends, and the privilege of working with some of the nation’s finest musicians, near and far. My TEDx Talk …
Jul 02 2009
Indianapolis with the Baetzhold’s
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We just got back from a wonderful five-day visit with the Baetzhold’s, Tim’s second cousins in Indianapolis, Indiana. We had a terrific stay, including a wonderful family barbeque with Nancy & Howard, son, Howard King, and wife, Sandy, and daughter, Barbara. It was wonderful to renew these family ties and catch up with the Millard …
Jun 23 2009
Getting ready for the Korea trip
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As many of you know, Sejong Korean American Cultural Empowerment, Inc. has invited me to travel with them to Korea this summer. I am grateful to the Bergen County Korean Parents Association and the forty-seven Northern Valley-Old Tappan families who donated funds to underwrite my trip. It will be an exciting and important expedition, that …
Jun 23 2009
Getting ready for the Korea trip
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[originally published in my Music & Inspiration blog, June 23, 2009] As many of you know, Sejong Korean American Cultural Empowerment, Inc. has invited me to travel with them to Korea this summer. I am grateful to the Bergen County Korean Parents Association and the forty-seven Northern Valley-Old Tappan families who donated funds to underwrite …
Apr 11 2009
In like a Lion, out like a Freight Train
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March was an incredibly busy month: the NVOT production of Man of La Mancha, the Serenade Concert with Westchester Symphonic Winds (my idea to help make this crunch period easier, mind you!), the Prism Concert at NVOT, and the Disney Music Festival trip with 136 participants.I’m not complaining, mind you — I’m grateful! I’m happy …
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