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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000048.txt from 2006/08

From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Underprivileged Brazorch going to US
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2006 14:03:26 -0400

Harold,
Participation in two summer music camps in Arizona was the cause of my son's
decision to totally quit his drug use in high school. Many asked me "why do
you let him do those things?" and my response was "tell me how to make him
stop." He simply discovered a great group of kids his age who were having a
grand time and doing it without drugs. He told me of his decision, I
approved heartily, and he continued with his exploration of the bassoon
until he went to University in Berkeley. There he lacked the time for all
the practice, reeds, etc. while earning his degree in Computer Science. He
has since learned to play and enjoy piano, guitar and singing.
This is a marvelous opportunity for kids to learn that there is life outside
the ghetto or favela. I hope it continues to gather support.
Best,
Herb

On 8/6/06 7:09 AM, "harold emert" <harold@-----.br> wrote:

> Dear List(s):
> Would appreciate any suggestions for contacts and possible venues for a
> youth orchestra of underprivileged Brazilian kids who are scheduled to
> perform at Queens College ,NYC in September (17).They mostly come from the
> favelas--or slum--districts surrounding Rio and this new venture has taken
> them away from the lures of drug traffickers into the so-called classical
> musical world.
> I have suggested to the organizers that they hook up with the Harlem Youth
> Orchestra ,among others.As I am away from my native NYC so many years would
> appreciate any other suggestions complete with e mails,tels.,addresses.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Rgsds,
>
> Harold Emert
> Rio-Brazil
>
> PS--I am completely against someone changing my habits including the iDRS
> List postings but researching Forums today discovered the form of China
> Daily newspaper in Beijing (www.chinadaily.com.cn)
> Will,Yoshi and other powers who be,the IDRS forum be similar?If so ,the
> reactionary within me might be able to accept it.
>
>
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