define MUSIC for me...

[masterwill]

Went to St. James Episcopal Church today. It's a rather Gothic looking structure put up in 1906. All stone, complete with slate roof, it reminds me of the churches/cathedrals I saw in London (or Cathedrales, if your Louis Vierne). The organ was first put in by Miller and Abel, updated by Hillgreen Lane, again by Austin, and then finally updated by Peragallo. It's a very pretty thing, although due to the console's position I have to sit under the organ itself, creating a unique sonic issue. I met Mother Val, rector of the church and friend of Father Doug Freer, who apparently converted from the Episcopal Church to the Roman Catholic church. I also met the current organist, Tom Colao, who reminds me a lot of Josh Melson, my organ teacher. I was actually offered a part time position, filling in as necessary. Good stuff. Furthermore my euphonium professor asked me if I wanted to march in a marching band called the "Caballeros". Even better! I'm actually very excited to start teaching, because I think education is extremely valuable in life. You never stop learning, even up to your last breath. I just hope I can make a difference in some kid's life, and instill in him or her the same passion for learning and music that I have. I also hope to bring the organ back from it's current status as "prostitute" of the church (alla E.Power Biggs) and into it's own, as the King of Instruments (alla Mozart). Some day people will learn to appreciate music that does not rely on words or the same 4 chord harmonies over and over. They will understand that a symphony is the closest thing we have to a full understanding of the human mind. They will appreciate the emotions that a composer outpoured into his piece.

In the future anyway.

Another long one. Just read it and reflect, and if your feeling really squirrelly text me about it. I'd like to see who cares to meditate upon this.

Cheers.