3.5.2005

Thank 'ya, thank 'ya very much

Boy has this been as busy week! Today is my last day with the Memphis Symphony. Tomorrow, once again, I pack my life in my Camry and hit the road. I plan on splitting up the drive over two days with a friendly stop at the Nashville Symphony along the way. Then, on Monday, I switch gears to the symphony of my birthplace, the city of steel, Pittsburgh. This final stop with the Pittsburgh Symphony is a 14-week residency under the mentorship of Larry Tamburri. Then, after spending one week at the League’s National Conference in Washington D.C., I am officially unemployed!

Leaving Aspen was tough and I tell you, it does not get any easier down the road. I left many great new colleagues behind in Colorado and LA…Memphis is no different. I want to thank all of the wonderful staff, musicians, and board that I had the privilege of working with on a regular basis. You made my experience truly fabulous and will definitely be missed. I will forever think fondly of this great city and its great people…especially this guy!

baby Alex
BBQ-faced baby Alex