went to my grandson’s (a born entertainer), arts camp
in a beautiful northern michigan location
to pick him up and to see his choir performance
where some of their rehearsals even took place in the woods
it was a wonderful experience for him for many reasons
new friends, no electronics, learning to play piano, sing new music
time away from home, tell stories, eat camp food, have new adventures
at the camp performance
my daughter noticed
that grandson j, and his longtime friend, also j
were singing in much the same positions
where they had performed
at a school concert
where they first met seven years ago
so wonderful they are still friends and still love music.
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‘the true beauty of music that it connects people.
it carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers.’
-roy ayers
*Roy Ayers Jr. was an American vibraphonist, record producer, and composer. Hw began his career as a jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 70s, during which he helped to pioneer jazz-funk.
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blue lake fine arts camp, twin lakes, michigan, usa – summer 2025
I didn't have my glasses on.... 