It's Monday morning at 7:30, and I'm arriving in the parking lot of the local high school. Today my role isn't to conduct. I'll be hosting an educational concert and trying to create an atmosphere that encourages everyone to be open to new things. Instead of the full orchestra, today's program features a seventeen-piece swing band made up of some of the best jazz musicians from Michigan and Ohio. The concert begins with Harry James's Lush Life, followed by a brief introduction of singer Michael Lackey, who is currently appearing in the Vegas … [Read more...]
Fresh ideas on building arts communities
