Orchard Lake Philharmonic Society - April 16, 2010
The recent concert of the Orchard Lake Philharmonic Society Community Orchestra is now available for viewing on local access cable. Continue reading
Tag Archives: music
A Leap of Faith
From time to time, Chuck and I do encounter interesting people. What makes them special is that they have taken a leap of faith which has propelled their lives in new directions, often at midlife. Continue reading
Filed under Inspiration, Returning to Music
At Midlife, It’s Not a Competition …
There’s an important difference when you come back to music in midlife compared to when you were in school. The point now is to do it for fun. At this point in our lives, it should not be a competition. Continue reading
Filed under Opportunities to Play, Returning to Music
Band Festival Announced in Southeast Michigan
The Motor City Brass Band distributed a news release today about an upcoming Festival of Bands. This event does two things I think are important. It helps facilitate communication and coordination between different organizations, and it pulls the Detroit Symphony into a leadership role with community and amateur music groups.
Here are the details: Continue reading
Filed under Events and Calendar, Musicians of Note
Pint-Sized Inspiration!
Had an opportunity this afternoon to attend the finals of the Sphinx Competition. It’s my second year at the finals concert of this amazing program, which hopes to change the face — and expand the repertoire — of American orchestras by including more people of color and more music written by African American and Latino composers. Continue reading
Filed under Inspiration, Musicians of Note
The Wonder of Encouragement
More than anything else in our lives, we seek encouragement and support. A little encouragement is often all that’ s needed to take a risk, try something new, or pick up an instrument again when you left it behind years earlier. Encouragement can be a very powerful motivator. Continue reading
Filed under Inspiration, Personal Journey
Passions Know No Boundaries …
This week, I learned that even professional musicians may have a little “midlife musician” in them. Continue reading
Filed under Inspiration, Musicians of Note
Midlife Musicians 