If you can believe this, the photo of me above was taken while I was playing for the Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2020 of St. Andrew’s Priory! Shocking, isn’t it! Look at the way, I’m dressed! I properly have my mask on, but I’m wearing a T-shirt and shorts! A complete faux pas,… Read More Virtual Baccalaureate
This past weekend I played the Baccalaureate service at Iolani School, as I have done for the last 20 years. And every time I do, I can’t help but think back to my own high school baccalaureate which I played forty-six years ago. I’m sure that no one except me remembers it! Because, you see,… Read More Sisyphus
We eagerly awaited the premiere of Downton Abbey which was on PBS last night, and I was especially interested to see what was used for the music for Mary and Matthew’s wedding. It was John Stanley’s Trumpet Voluntary in D. This is a piece which I have played countless times, both as a solo organist and… Read More Music for Downton Abbey wedding