International Music

It’s a challenging and ever-changing world now.

And there is a lot of dependency on third parties, out-sourcing, and do more with less today.

he doesnt even know the speed at which he will need to absorb new information if he wants to peruse programming as a vocation. my education is in environmental sci and biology, which ended up getting me involved in geospatial data systems and applications. ive spent most of my 30+ year career in local government which makes keeping up even…[Read more]

No commentary; just the first piece to allow everyone their own thoughts.

Very nice thank you.

National Anthem of the Republic Of Ukraine – Beaverton Community Band

@jbnw   So we can hear you but not see you? 🙂

I’ve taken time off for other interests (like work . . .) and come back to it when I can and when it brings me pleasure.

As a cellist, he will ALWAYS be welcome in many community orchestras, without the pressure of a professional career. I hope he will find a balance that he enjoys – and enjoyment is critical. Making a living as a professional…[Read more]

and i know what you mean about not having much direction. i went to 5 colleges and 4 majors with 5 yrs off in the middle before i got pointed in a direction that im no londer on

his grandfather always likes to tell the story of how he was a guest a private performance by Yo-Yo Ma. he’s hear the story at least a dozen times: “did i ever tell you about the time…” yes grandpa, you did 😀

I have no kids so I can’t entirely relate but I remember being a young person and having no clue on a direction. So, it is good that he seems to know what he wants. Maybe you can slap on some Yo-Yo Ma music from time to time to keep the cello interest going….

@djean111 thanks so much for the king words

Thank you so much – and, perhaps, your son will take up the cello in later years to come.  Such a beautiful sound, almost human, IMO.  You must be very proud of him, and obviously you gifted him with a wonderful base from which to make those decisions.

🙂

P.S. She wrote most of what she sings, and generously offers a lot of it for free on her website.

https://www.millaj.com/music/index.shtml

I’m pretty fond of her Breathing In Your Sleep.