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Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Adding to Fred:
- toothpaste type?
- stiffness of bristles (S,M,H)
- to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 17:19
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Ah, but which particular style/brand of electric toothbrush? And is there a silent version? 

I take dibs on having invented the use of the non-electric toothbrush (I use it to clean between tuning pins, makes a lovely sound).

Regards,

Fred Sturm

fssturm@comcast.net

http://fredsturm.net

www.artoftuning.com

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Casteneda

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

David S. wrote:
"to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands."

David,

I know that you will be watching and listening in order to find out for yourself if sufficient musical interest can be mustered and sustained with only a single player. (And I didn't say that the toothbrushes are in the players hands at all times in both cases, did I?) One of these pieces is 45 minutes, and the other is 5 minutes. 

I shall seek your reviews in the Blog-o-sphere!

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 19:15
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Adding to Fred:
- toothpaste type?
- stiffness of bristles (S,M,H)
- to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 17:19
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Ah, but which particular style/brand of electric toothbrush? And is there a silent version? 

I take dibs on having invented the use of the non-electric toothbrush (I use it to clean between tuning pins, makes a lovely sound).

Regards,

Fred Sturm

fssturm@comcast.net

http://fredsturm.net

www.artoftuning.com

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Casteneda

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Are they also requesting an oral tuning????

------------------------------
John Formsma, RPT
New Albany MS
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 21:38
From: Alan Eder
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

David S. wrote:
"to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands."

David,

I know that you will be watching and listening in order to find out for yourself if sufficient musical interest can be mustered and sustained with only a single player. (And I didn't say that the toothbrushes are in the players hands at all times in both cases, did I?) One of these pieces is 45 minutes, and the other is 5 minutes.

I shall seek your reviews in the Blog-o-sphere!

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 19:15
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Adding to Fred:
- toothpaste type?
- stiffness of bristles (S,M,H)
- to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 17:19
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Ah, but which particular style/brand of electric toothbrush? And is there a silent version? 

I take dibs on having invented the use of the non-electric toothbrush (I use it to clean between tuning pins, makes a lovely sound).

Regards,

Fred Sturm

fssturm@comcast.net

http://fredsturm.net

www.artoftuning.com

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Casteneda

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Original Message------

Are they also requesting an oral tuning????

------------------------------
John Formsma, RPT
New Albany MS
------------------------------

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Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 22:19
From: John Formsma
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Are they also requesting an oral tuning????

------------------------------
John Formsma, RPT
New Albany MS

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 21:38
From: Alan Eder
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

David S. wrote:
"to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands."

David,

I know that you will be watching and listening in order to find out for yourself if sufficient musical interest can be mustered and sustained with only a single player. (And I didn't say that the toothbrushes are in the players hands at all times in both cases, did I?) One of these pieces is 45 minutes, and the other is 5 minutes.

I shall seek your reviews in the Blog-o-sphere!

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 19:15
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Adding to Fred:
- toothpaste type?
- stiffness of bristles (S,M,H)
- to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 17:19
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Ah, but which particular style/brand of electric toothbrush? And is there a silent version? 

I take dibs on having invented the use of the non-electric toothbrush (I use it to clean between tuning pins, makes a lovely sound).

Regards,

Fred Sturm

fssturm@comcast.net

http://fredsturm.net

www.artoftuning.com

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Casteneda

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Original Message------

Put a star by your name, John, 'cause that's a good one! I'll be using that (and crediting you, of course!)

Alan 

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Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Then there's this:

Electric Toothbrush music 

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Gerry
Gerald P. Cousins, RPT ~ Director of Piano Service and Resources
West Chester University of PA
gcousins@wcupa.edu
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 22:19
From: John Formsma
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Are they also requesting an oral tuning????

------------------------------
John Formsma, RPT
New Albany MS

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 21:38
From: Alan Eder
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

David S. wrote:
"to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands."

David,

I know that you will be watching and listening in order to find out for yourself if sufficient musical interest can be mustered and sustained with only a single player. (And I didn't say that the toothbrushes are in the players hands at all times in both cases, did I?) One of these pieces is 45 minutes, and the other is 5 minutes.

I shall seek your reviews in the Blog-o-sphere!

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 19:15
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Adding to Fred:
- toothpaste type?
- stiffness of bristles (S,M,H)
- to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 17:19
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Ah, but which particular style/brand of electric toothbrush? And is there a silent version? 

I take dibs on having invented the use of the non-electric toothbrush (I use it to clean between tuning pins, makes a lovely sound).

Regards,

Fred Sturm

fssturm@comcast.net

http://fredsturm.net

www.artoftuning.com

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Casteneda

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Still recovering from John's profundity.
Are concerts recorded?  5PM is on the early side to be home.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 21:38
From: Alan Eder
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

David S. wrote:
"to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands."

David,

I know that you will be watching and listening in order to find out for yourself if sufficient musical interest can be mustered and sustained with only a single player. (And I didn't say that the toothbrushes are in the players hands at all times in both cases, did I?) One of these pieces is 45 minutes, and the other is 5 minutes.

I shall seek your reviews in the Blog-o-sphere!

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 19:15
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Adding to Fred:
- toothpaste type?
- stiffness of bristles (S,M,H)
- to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 17:19
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Ah, but which particular style/brand of electric toothbrush? And is there a silent version? 

I take dibs on having invented the use of the non-electric toothbrush (I use it to clean between tuning pins, makes a lovely sound).

Regards,

Fred Sturm

fssturm@comcast.net

http://fredsturm.net

www.artoftuning.com

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Casteneda

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

David,

Yes, the webcasts from both of our primary concert venues are archived. (You're in the eastern time zone, right? That would make it an 11 PM broadcast, your time.)

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2018 10:56
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Still recovering from John's profundity.
Are concerts recorded?  5PM is on the early side to be home.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 21:38
From: Alan Eder
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

David S. wrote:
"to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands."

David,

I know that you will be watching and listening in order to find out for yourself if sufficient musical interest can be mustered and sustained with only a single player. (And I didn't say that the toothbrushes are in the players hands at all times in both cases, did I?) One of these pieces is 45 minutes, and the other is 5 minutes.

I shall seek your reviews in the Blog-o-sphere!

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 19:15
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Adding to Fred:
- toothpaste type?
- stiffness of bristles (S,M,H)
- to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 17:19
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Ah, but which particular style/brand of electric toothbrush? And is there a silent version? 

I take dibs on having invented the use of the non-electric toothbrush (I use it to clean between tuning pins, makes a lovely sound).

Regards,

Fred Sturm

fssturm@comcast.net

http://fredsturm.net

www.artoftuning.com

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Casteneda

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2018 12:02
From: Alan Eder
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

David,

Yes, the webcasts from both of our primary concert venues are archived. (You're in the eastern time zone, right? That would make it an 11 PM broadcast, your time.)

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2018 10:56
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Still recovering from John's profundity.
Are concerts recorded?  5PM is on the early side to be home.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 21:38
From: Alan Eder
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

David S. wrote:
"to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands."

David,

I know that you will be watching and listening in order to find out for yourself if sufficient musical interest can be mustered and sustained with only a single player. (And I didn't say that the toothbrushes are in the players hands at all times in both cases, did I?) One of these pieces is 45 minutes, and the other is 5 minutes.

I shall seek your reviews in the Blog-o-sphere!

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 19:15
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Adding to Fred:
- toothpaste type?
- stiffness of bristles (S,M,H)
- to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 17:19
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Ah, but which particular style/brand of electric toothbrush? And is there a silent version? 

I take dibs on having invented the use of the non-electric toothbrush (I use it to clean between tuning pins, makes a lovely sound).

Regards,

Fred Sturm

fssturm@comcast.net

http://fredsturm.net

www.artoftuning.com

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Casteneda

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------

Here's an idea for  the new music aficionados: Blow the piano strings using a leaf blower ( gas motor recommended, but if not allowed inside, use a high powered electric one.) If one listens closely, it is possible to hear the interesting harmonics emanating from the strings, akin to the sound produced by an aeolian harp.

YMMV

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Jurgen Goering
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2018 17:41
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

As I 'belatedly' sought to find the site from phone, I realized my mistake. That's, like, soo embarrassing? 

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2018 12:02
From: Alan Eder
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

David,

Yes, the webcasts from both of our primary concert venues are archived. (You're in the eastern time zone, right? That would make it an 11 PM broadcast, your time.)

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 09-18-2018 10:56
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Still recovering from John's profundity.
Are concerts recorded?  5PM is on the early side to be home.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 21:38
From: Alan Eder
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

David S. wrote:
"to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands."

David,

I know that you will be watching and listening in order to find out for yourself if sufficient musical interest can be mustered and sustained with only a single player. (And I didn't say that the toothbrushes are in the players hands at all times in both cases, did I?) One of these pieces is 45 minutes, and the other is 5 minutes.

I shall seek your reviews in the Blog-o-sphere!

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 19:15
From: David Skolnik
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Adding to Fred:
- toothpaste type?
- stiffness of bristles (S,M,H)
- to be of any real musical interest it should be for electric toothbrush - 2,4 or more hands.

------------------------------
David Skolnik [RPT]
Hastings-on-Hudson NY
914-231-7565

Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2018 17:19
From: Fred Sturm
Subject: electric toothbrushes... twice in one week!

Ah, but which particular style/brand of electric toothbrush? And is there a silent version? 

I take dibs on having invented the use of the non-electric toothbrush (I use it to clean between tuning pins, makes a lovely sound).

Regards,

Fred Sturm

fssturm@comcast.net

http://fredsturm.net

www.artoftuning.com

"We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Casteneda

Original Message------

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

Last week, not one but TWO performers met with me to discuss their proposed use of electric toothbrushes inside pianos in performance at our school. Not surprisingly, they each thought that they had invented the technique. While we may never know who came up with this first (any other known contenders out there?), you may experience the music made by each of these artists from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. The concerts are this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 18th at 8 PM (Pacific time) and Friday, the 21st, also at 8 PM. Go to CalArts.edu and search for ROD webcast.

Alan

------------------------------
Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
------------------------------