The following is the text of a commencement address I gave to the 2013 graduating class of the St. Paul Conservatory for the Performing Arts:"Thank you, administration and faculty of the St. Paul Conservatory for the Performing Arts for inviting me to speak to the graduates of 2013. It is truly an honor to be …
One of the many things I enjoy that are a part of my chosen career is talking to interested groups of music lovers. I also enjoy talking to people who have limited experience with music and sharing what little I know. A story that comes up very often is one that virtually all musicians share. …
A friend recently posted something on social media that got me thinking. While that endeavor is not always welcomed by anyone but myself it did accomplish my finding a link to the forgotten purpose of discord. Glancing through the news recently made me think of whether people complaining about whatever happens to be in fashion …
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Manny Laureano 