Well, it certainly was an afternoon full of surprises. I must first thank Ed & Michelle Herko for their kind and highly personal gesture in endowing the Conductor’s Chair in the name of my teacher and mentor, John P. Paynter. I can’t imagine a more significant expression of support than this. As I tried to say, I am both humbled and challenged by this endowment, and I will endeavor to do everything possible to honor this gift appropriately. Thank you.

The concert itself had some wonderful moments that were exceptional. There were also some curious moments along the way. I will try to cover both ends of the spectrum and invite your input when we meet tomorrow night.

Please go to the New Music page, then type in the password which protects the page — wsw1248 — then select the PDF for your part. Please be sure to scroll to the specific page of your part, and print only that range of pages! Don’t click Print before you’ve chosen the range of pages (so you don’t print them all), and I also suggest you select “Shrink to fit” if possible. Don’t forget to tape the pages together as well, so you don’t have a “wardrobe malfunction” with your music onstage.

If you don’t have access to download/print these parts, or if this is outside your comfort range, email me directly, and I’ll be sure to bring a part for you.

Thanks again for a great day — see you tomorrow night at 7:30 pm at TMH. Click here for the rehearsal plan.