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Connor

I’m so proud of this one!  Connor Scott. Webster University and UMKC alumnus. ABD in Choral Conducting at USC. Now joining the ranks of Episcopal musicians, following in the footsteps of the saintly Pat Partridge at Christ Church Cathedral. From the Very Rev. Kathie Adams-Shepherd, Cathedral Dean: On behalf of the Personnel/Search Committee, I am excited toContinue reading “Connor”

Notes on a birthday

I have spent many of my recent birthdays out of the country — last year in Vienna, three years ago in Exeter, four years ago in Prague, six years ago in Bristol, seven years ago at Interlochen (not out of the country, but in the different land of Michigan). This year I wanted nothing moreContinue reading “Notes on a birthday”

Eastertide

The morning light renews the sky. Across the air the birds ignite Like sparks to take this blaze of day Through all the precincts of the night. Alleluia! Alleluia! The fires of dawn refresh our eyes. We watch the world grow wide and bright And praise our newly risen Light. The winter land receives theContinue reading “Eastertide”

Easter tidings

This week has brought tidings. News. Clarity. Spring is in full bloom. The day job is kicking my butt right now. Christ the Lord is resurrected. I know more of the path of my life now than I did four days ago. Old friends have enlivened my days. School is winding down, but not really.Continue reading “Easter tidings”