Why I Want My Children to Be in Band

While scrolling Facebook this weekend, there were lots of pictures of high school Homecoming dances and football games. Hoco, as it is now called, was one of those events I always looked forward to! I loved marching in the parade and playing the halftime show. This morning a link to this article came up and … Continue reading Why I Want My Children to Be in Band →

I’m Gonna Miss You, “Sir”

I'm still trying to process the loss of my friend, Tom Shaner. He passed away just before Christmas. He was my high school band director. He was more than just a friend to me (and many others). He was a mentor, a leader, a counselor, a cheerleader, a boss, a role model, an advisor, and … Continue reading I’m Gonna Miss You, “Sir” →

Psssst! Did you hear the latest?

Dreaming about band class is not uncommon for me. It happens often. Many times it is a recurring dream - I blogged about that recently at the following link: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2019/06/19/recurring-dreams/ Yesterday, however, the dream involved something that I had pretty much forgot about. The dream took place before a football game. I know this because … Continue reading Psssst! Did you hear the latest? →