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gerry

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Interesting view of our responsibilities as musicians

on: February 27, 2009, 06:28:57 AM

This was a welcome address to incoming Freshmen at Boston Conservatory - thought it was worth sharing.

Welcome address to freshman at Boston Conservatory.pdf (74.35 kB - downloaded 210 times.)

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Durch alle Töne tönet
Im bunten Erdentraum
Ein leiser Ton gezogen
Für den, der heimlich lauschet.

iroveashe

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Re: Interesting view of our responsibilities as musicians

Reply #1 on: March 02, 2009, 06:14:57 PM

Truly inspiring words. The World War II pilot story was quite touching. Makes me wonder how to make the vast majority of the people realize that music is not just one more "hobby".

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"By concentrating on precision, one arrives at technique, but by concentrating on technique one does not arrive at precision."

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gerry

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Re: Interesting view of our responsibilities as musicians

Reply #2 on: March 03, 2009, 02:12:53 AM

Unfortunately, the "hobby" aspect seems to be the view taken with regard to many of the educational budget cuts that eliminate music and art from curriculums. Thanks for your comments.

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Ein leiser Ton gezogen
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