I don’t go out and look for Bass work ….but when it comes my way I try to “man up”. This is a bass bridge ( along with other work on this student bass) I cut for the great program “Play on Philly”.
If you haven’t heard of POP they are a great new organization dedicated to getting the kids of Philly playing music in the “El Sistema” model from Venezuela. Bringing kids together in orchestras and many other wonderful musical activities is their mission – and they do it well. It was started by a few Curtis grads – Stan Thompson and his friend Mary Yong ( a friend and violist from Curtis)- and an old friend of mine Victoria Hurt ( maiden name) – cellist from Curtis.
They appraoched me early about fixing up instruments that had been donated…..I hesitated when Stan asked if he could come by with 20 plus student instruments….then tentatively said yes…and that started the ongoing relationship.
If you know of anyone interested in donating money to the cause of spreading musical opportunities out to the wider – and less affluent world for both musical and social benefit – I can think of no better way than to supp
ort their mission.
I even received a plaque from “Hizzoner” Michael Nutter!
