Losses

This past week I attended the wake and funeral of Pam Walker, the lovely, funny, kind woman who ran the music department office at my graduate school. I also learned of the passing of maestro Mark Flint, a wonderful, funny, kind conductor I feel lucky to have known.

I wish I had something cool to say, to tie these two events together in a big, philosophical commentary about music and work and how everyone involved in the creation of art is a part of the worldwide artistic community. All I can think of, though, is each of them saying characteristically funny, smart things. Funny, smart, and kind; wonderful and lovely. Qualities to strive for in music and in life.