Good Music

I am a "music appreciator" and have enjoyed several days of good music. Unfortunately we missed the state high school band competition in Detroit where the DeWitt High School Band placed 7th in their division. Congratulations, Laura. This week those musicians turn their talents to apple pies. Laura told me she sold 48 pies and the total sold is 2,400+!! They make them in a production line, I put mine in the freezer and bake as needed. Delicious. A great fundraiser.

The memorial service for our previous minister's wife conflicted with the band performance but good music filled our church sanctuary for that service: harp, handbells, choir, soloists and congregational hymn sings.

Sunday afternoon Barbara's idea of a Chopin recital became a reality. She created a "Retrospective of his life and music" presented by the Capital Area Music Teachers Association. Barbara expertly played Nocturne in B Major, Op.32, #1 and Berceuse, Op 60. It was a delightful hour of good music.

Last evening we had a gourmet dinner at Cowles House, the MSU President's entertaining home.
Dr. Simon chose not to live there as previous Presidents have done. Then we were bussed to Wharton Center for a concert by Itzhak Perlman. His legs don't work but his arms and fingers make up for it when he puts a violin to his chin. The reigning virtuoso of the violin and his highly acclaimed piano accompanist--what a delightful evening!

The next time we go to Wharton Center Laura will be on stage in the percussion section of the MSU Youth Symphony in concert with the MSU Wind Symphony.

We had dinner with Michael last week and he said he's on the sub list for the Jazz Band that plays at MSU basketball games. We'll watch for him and his saxophone as we watch games on TV in California this winter.

I'm thankful for ears to hear the beautiful sounds of music, especially those made by family musicians.