The 1929 musical, “Singing In The Rain”, is a wonderful old classic starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. The song (lyrics by Arthur Freed and music by Nacio Herb Brown) by the same title is sung by Gene Kelly while joyfully dancing with an umbrella while also kicking and splashing through puddles in the middle of a rainstorm. Perhaps one reason I love this film … [Read more...] about HIS UMBRELLA!
Music
DISCIPLINE/TRAINING!
For the musician, discipline is important. Time must be devoted to practice and practice and practice. There are times I find challenging sections of symphony music which I must play over and over again; sometimes beginning at a slow tempo which is gradually quickened. Then, when I finally get those measures right, I don’t exclaim “Got it!” … [Read more...] about DISCIPLINE/TRAINING!
TRAILBLAZER!
When I think of “trailblazers”, what comes to mind are stories I have read of the pioneers who headed west across America, creating the routes others would eventually follow. Where some might have seen no possible way, others forged onward around and over the obstacles that lay between them and their desired destination. … [Read more...] about TRAILBLAZER!
THE MASTER FOCUS!
Playing in a symphony orchestra for many years I have had the opportunity to perform under various conductors who sometimes interpreted the music differently and have had the privilege of playing many beautiful and often challenging masterpieces. Though much practice time is put into preparing for performances, that … [Read more...] about THE MASTER FOCUS!
SET APART!
One of the definitions for “set apart” is to separate something to keep it for a special purpose. To be “set apart” means there is a distinction of some kind being noted. Sometimes when we have jellybeans, my wife will “set apart” some of the … [Read more...] about SET APART!
