Manny Laureano

So, if the world is going to hell in a handbasket and kids today are supposed to be so bloody awful, why are so many of us that teach having such a great time with kids in music? If the world only read the postings of Glenn, Dave (Bandman), and myself I wonder what people's impressions of kids would be. But, no, that doesn't sell.

Yes, I know there are problems but I don't think the situation is nearly as bleak as all that. I think that's a great post, Glenn. It's encouraging and guys like you and Dave have my respect for doing it on a daily basis which is much tougher than what I do.

I'm only highlighting Glenn and Dave because of the frequency with which they post but I'm very aware that many of you here teach band and orchestra and I know you do a good job educating our youth as well. I hope posts like the above are as encouraging to you as they are to me. It's my mission to prove the naysayers wrong as well as to educate. When I develop half a brain and figure out how to get some of the MYS recordings hosted, I'll put up some clip links, I promise.

Congrats, Glenn... it sounds like a mammoth piece and your guys pulled it off. You have every right to be proud and happy. Great way to end the school year. What do you do for the rest of the season? Sightread like crazy?

ML