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Choices
Ten years ago at this time, I started down a path that has been immensely rewarding, and yet lately it’s caused me to ask some difficult questions about myself. In January 1998, I was a grad student at...
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Queen of Album Covers
In doing more research into great album covers, one artist kept coming up again and again for the unique artwork that graces her recordings. Ms. Millie Jackson is the undisputed Queen of Album Covers....
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The Police and Elvis Costello
17 years after attending my last arena rock show (Rush at Maple Leaf Gardens), B and I headed off to Scotiabank Place last night to hear The Police and Elvis Costello. We’ve been looking forward to it...
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Orchestra Salaries
Drew McManus at Adaptistration.com is publishing his annual Orchestra Compensation Report this week. Over the next few days, Drew will be posting salaries for Executive Directors, Music Directors,...
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Orchestra Salaries Part 2
There’s a moment in every musician’s life when you realize it’s possible to get paid doing something you love more than anything else. I can still remember the thrill of getting a cheque for $30 for my...
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Drummer = Olympic Athlete
According to this article published in The Times today, British sports scientists have concluded that drummers are comparable in their physical prowess to world-class athletes. The researchers...
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Under the Influence
A couple of weeks ago I picked the debut album by Mumford & Sons. I hadn’t read much about them, missed their performance at the Grammys, and hadn’t heard any of their songs. I put the CD on for...
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Music Monday – Brian Blade
One of the summer’s highlights was the Joni Mitchell tribute concert at Massey Hall. While I’m not exactly a Joni fan, I certainly respect the profound impact she’s had on a couple of generations of...
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Century of Progress Marimba Ad
In doing a bit of research in the Deagan Century of Progress marimba, I came across this fantastic photo, which I imagine came from a brochure in 1933 or 1934. This is the 4.5 octave model (C to F) –...
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Deagan Century of Progress Marimba No. ?? & No. ??
About a year ago, I impulsively purchased a Deagan Century of Progress marimba. It’s one of the 3.5 octave models that Deagan made back in 1933 – a total of 75 were made for the 100-piece Century of...
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