I don’t want to sound like I never appreciated how hard my orchestra directors were working when I was growing up, but honestly, I never appreciated how hard my orchestra directors were working. In honor of my dabbling in teaching middle schoolers, and the teachers who have taught me and supported me up to this point, a short poem:
Read MoreI’ve come to the conclusion that the fastest way to class up a party is to add live music. I’m definitely going into this query with a strong bias, as someone who loves to play for small crowds in intimate spaces, but bear with me.
Read MoreI know I’ve enjoyed a book when I read the acknowledgments. I’d say it’s the equivalent of licking your plate clean at the end of a meal. And I know I really enjoyed a book when I find myself quoting the acknowledgments to friends.
Read MoreFirstly, congratulations to the USA women’s soccer team for their 2-0 victory today over the Netherlands. The same part of me that makes me like mac and cheese, marigolds, and the Orioles let me appreciate the glorious orange of the Dutch uniforms and their fan gear. That being said, I was proud to root for my home country team.
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