Klarinet Archive - Posting 000166.txt from 2003/01

From: Neil Leupold <leupold_1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Poor Qlty. Instruments, Bigotry & Dreams
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 12:34:40 -0500

--- "R. Williams" <rwilliams@-----.net> wrote:

>> Interestingly enough, it was a US quality control expert. Dr. W.E. Denning, who introduced the
Japanese to statistical quality control methods which revolutionized their manufacturing
processes. In Japan, Dr. Denning is considered a living treasure and it wasn't until the late 70's
and the influx of superior Japanese products, particularly cars that US manufacturers embraced QC.
<<

William Edwards Deming (note the spelling) died on December 20, 1993. What's particularly cool is
that he was an accomplished musician.

"Dr. Deming enjoyed composing music. Although he heard his compositions played and sung many
times, one of his proudest moments occurred on 3 April 1993. An evening dedicated to his music and
sponsored by the Ford Motor Company was presented by the Washington Civic Symphony at Constitution
Hall in Washington, D. C. It was entitled, “W. Edwards Deming:The Man and His Music.” While his
main focus was on liturgical pieces, he also wrote a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner using
the same words with different music. He never felt that the "pub" music of the original was
appropriate for a National Anthem. Some of the pieces are in his written hand."

-- Excerpted from http://www.deming.org/theman/biography.html

Neil

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