Fascinating Friday

I guess I am somewhat fascinated by history. I do not know much of the history of Progressive Music. I've asked questions here and there but have never found anything that provides solid answers. So, I decided to begin the process of actually putting together some history.

Well, today was step one in what I imagine will be a long process. I spent most of the day today with who I came to discover is a McKeesport legend - Helen Tozzi. What an amazing amount of information she was able to provide me and what an absolutely captivating woman.

Lots of information from her - I'm not going to go into it all here - but I did find out that 2007 is Progressive Music's 60th anniversary year. I certainly did not know that!!! Look for more in the coming months as I try to research the history of what i have come to find is a real McKeesport institution - Progressive Music.

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Tonight, I attended an elementary band concert in the Baldwin-Whitehall school district. Though I do spend time teaching high school music, it is wonderful to see these 4th and 5th graders just starting out in music. It really is amazing what these kids can accomplish in just a few short months. In many ways, that's what music education is all about - seeing these kids up there performing for their family and friends. It really shows that they were able to accomplish something so tangable in just a few short months. Hopefully, they get the life lesson out of that.