Me & the Goodwill Educational & Historical Society, Inc Board
Left to Right: Ada Lyn Jones, Donise White, James Boyd, Laura Bruno Lilly, William Remmes (President), Louise D. Bevan, Rev. Carnell Hampton, Ruby Jean Boyd
I fully intended on posting a ‘thoughtful article on my first SwS presentation’ as mentioned here. Obviously, I haven’t been able to quite pull one together. Yes, the June 3rd featured event at the Goodwill Cultural Center was a huge success and the thrill of introducing the public to my Goat Suite (Saga), the related creative process and how it all occurred while in the midst of our non-traditional between homes journey was some kind of high. But what really makes this experience stand out for me is the fact that all of the Goodwill Educational & Historical Society, Inc board members attended it. In the world of the working musician, this is quite an anomaly.
I keep perusing these two photos* taken afterwards. The genuine expressions of joy shining through the faces of those photographed remind me of the spirit of the place; the delight of the moment.
On the steps of the Goodwill Cultural Center Mayesville, SC
Left to Right: Laura Bruno Lilly, Terry W. Lilly, James Boyd, William Remmes
I have long since done my own personal ‘performance assessment’, ferreting out solutions to challenges encountered during the actual performance. Specifically: in the transition from spoken word performance to the focus required in performing on an instrument – a very real hurdle for the brain in switching gears.
Quotes and clips have been gathered for use in future marketing and grant proposal endeavors; bits of prose and musical phrases have been tweeked; new contacts have been made and old ones reignited…I’m ready to move forward!
*photos by Jayne Bowers used with permission; content of photos used with permission
Congratulations! What a great accomplishment.
Thank you, Jo!
Again congrats on such a special moment, and while I’m on that subject, congrats to you and TWL; how I missed the previous post, I can’t say, but yay for you two! 😉
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Thanks, bud!
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Linda beat me to what I was going to say-about how music brings people together. Communities are built on shared purposes and love. Here’s to the future! 🙂
Here-Here! (said in Manc-accent!)
So happy for you and the success of your project! Just proves the power of one individual to make a creative and cultural difference in our world, one note at a time!
May I quote you?! One note at a time…nice!
Thanks, Lisa, looking forward to seeing you while we’re all in town!
“[T]he fact that all of the Goodwill Educational & Historical Society, Inc board members attended it. “–That is amazing, Laura! It definitely sounds like a huge success! I’m so thrilled for you and thrilled for your audience. Music is such a community builder.
Thanks, Linda! It’s even more incredible to me because the community itself is tiny and spread out over many miles.
peace, friend
You look so happy! What a great turnout and a wonderful tribute to your talent.
Oh yeah, very happy! 🙂
Thank you for the kudos…always appreciated!
The fact that everyone is there, for the event and the photo, is huge. Wonderful!
I knew you’d ‘get it’ Jennie. 🙂