strathspey@strathspey.org:40649

Claude Hutton

3 X quicktime dances and music

Feb. 13, 2005, 6:09 p.m. (Message 40649, in reply to message 40644)

Musicians are the real professionals of all activities that depend on music.
Where would we be as dancers if musicians had not composed, created and
recorded the music we regularly use, and made themselves available for
classes and as live musicians for dance events whenever possible?  I have
attended a winter school where David Cunningham played for classes without
regard for remuneration.  I walked by George Meikle's car every day at
summer school last summer and knew he was playing regularly although I did
not have the privilege of meeting him personally.  Our prelim class
musician, Dr. Ken Martlew, with infinite patience, was a continual source of
knowledge and inspiration and perfect musicianship.  Living in a part of the
world that has only a few SCD musicians, I cherish them even more.  The
musicians that provide our music have my undying admiration and respect.

This note is not a criticism of comments in this thread.  It is simply my
opportunity to recognize and thank our musicians.

Claude Hutton
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada