Too soon Michael Eddy?

And the person who organized the books in the library knew exactly why and where all the books were located. This is terrific.

Join us Friday evening at 7pm for our annual Lessons and Carols service with the University Chorale and Chamber Singers. Join us for an evening of biblical readings, congregational carols, and choral works celebrating the season of Advent and readings of Christmastide. It’s free!

I got into the 2023 Chicago Marathon! Now if things go well, I’m hoping for Berlin in 2024.

This thread.

Or as my earlier tweet said, I look forward to the time when people give one-tenth of the energy to the arts and humanities that they give to football.

Sent to me recently by a former student, IYKYK.

I’m not British so I don’t know all the intricacies of BBC Classical but it’s really disappointing to see the BBC Singers disbanded. To say you value choral singing and then cut the professional choir sends a terrible message to young singers and society. The arts are important.

Happy Ides of March.

I remember it very well. I still think of it every time I walk down the hallway in Galvin when the building is empty, nearly every time I log into an online meeting. That time will probably never leave me.

“Music played a central part in the proceedings.” Whether it’s a coronation, singing the anthem before games, or your favorite song on the radio, let’s not forget how important music is, including how we budget our time and resources for the future. apple.news/ALTPObxC1RnKzv…

Should pay musical tribute to composers graves more often...

Is there a universe where I can just sit in this room and read?

All types of music merit study, and as the article suggests, it engages critical thinking (why we love the things we love), and it can be a gateway to other types of music. apple.news/ANg9CaC53Tc6SE…

Random person whistling the Mockingjay melody at a high school orchestra concert: if you’re going to do this, please stay in tune. The whistle does not modulate or change in the movie.

Political violence has no place in American life.

But still, let’s not change our gun laws.