I always enjoy going through the old storage totes that reside underneath the basement stairs in my home.
Something forgotten and interesting is always found there.
This past week I ran across an envelope that contained a 33-1/3 vinal record.
The recording features a selection of short classical pieces performed by a Colorado Springs elementary school string orchestra.
I was a part of that group, being a fifth grade student.
The concert was performed in 1967 as part of a large music educators' convention.
The music is horrible....
Imagine, if you can, 50 or so kids, new to their instruments, trying to hold together a music performance.
An out of tune cacaphony for the ages!
Side B of the record contains a piece by Haydn and Bach each, performed equally cringe-worthy as the first side.
But, hey, at least I can say that I've actually played the famed Broadmoor Hotel Ballroom!
(The record producers mis-spelled the name Broadmoor on the label....)
Cheers!
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