Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Today I was struck with this quote:
“It’s not so much what we have in this life that matters. It’s what we do with what we have. The alphabet is fine, but it’s what we do with it that matters most. Making words like ‘friend,’ and ‘love.’ That’s what really matters.”
Mr. Rogers’ example is one of not only using his skills, but being forever mindful of how he was using them.
How often do you ask yourself, what am I doing with my alphabet of musical skills? What can I do with a choir?
What is the musical equivalent of using the alphabet to make words like “friend,” and “love?”