The challenges that lay before us...

It is with great pride that I point out that our membership roster for the 2021-2022 season is up!  I've been a part of LAYO now for a few years, and I've been able to "watch" LAYO as a supporting teacher for years before that, and I must say that NEVER have I seen this organization put up its list of members before the year starts: that is just awesome!  I am proud of the work that Dr Waters and myself have put in to this organization, this website, and the people that we have gotten to meet along the way.  Thank you to all of the students who had the courage to audition: I know that the process can be intimidating.  I personally hold the belief that excellence "travels in packs", so if one of our members has a friend who they think is also a good musician, I for sure would not turn down the conversation with him or her.

Also, in the Members Area, I have put up digital music for the Black Violin performance.  Some people do well with an iPad or other tablet, others would prefer to print their own music.  Whatever your preference is, there is an opportunity for it.  I've seen students enlarge the music and print it on larger paper.  Dr Waters and I are going to leave it up to you how you want to do it.  If you'd prefer a printed copy, please let me know in advance.

For the Black Violin performance, our string players are going to need to have their music memorized, so I would recommend starting to work on it now.  The way I work, I often times need a reference recording to hear things.  Guess what?  I uploaded that as well, just in case someone out there operates a little bit like me.  If you're a string player, look for an email soon with the password to the music area.  Personally, I hope to have the Christmas music uploaded and ready to go by August.  I know that seems far too soon, but my experience tells me that it'll be just in time.

Thank you all, please let me know if you need anything!
Musically yours,
​JM