Music and Mirth

On the 197th day of 2022, my Two for 2022 is, again, musically related.  In fact, for 7/16/2022, they are Music and Mirth.  Because that is what the Penn Band Summer Music Camp is all about and, today, was the last day and the final concert of the program.  Sarah and I attended and were, once again, very impressed with the talent of the campers and the sound of the concert.  But, something the Director said during the narrative was poignant to me.  Music is a vehicle to making better humans on the Earth.  And, it's true.  Music is powerful.  Music is essential.  And I am so glad I was raised in a musical family and the family Sarah and I have built together has also had a strong foundation in music.  One does not have to be musically talented to be affected by (or even effective at making) music improving our world.  I feel blessed to have so many musical avenues in my life and the mirth we have while making music (sorry Holly Phares) is essential as well.

 

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