Starting in 1971 I spent 3 years in the military as a percussionist. This particular band spent much of its time touring the US and Canada. My room mate on these tours was another percussionist and the two of us would discuss all things percussion but especially percussion education. After concerts they would bus us back to our rooms. It was not uncommon for us to talk until 3 or 4AM talking. Apparently I must have loaned him one of my books and then forgot about it. Years later and I mean somewhere in the 80's, I was looking for this book and couldn't find it so I purchased another one for my library. Fast forward to 2013, Sandy was retiring from his teaching career at a college and decided to relocate to the state of Washington. On his way there he and his wife stopped in for a visit and to bring a gift. My book is back! After 40 years my book was returned. Sandy had signed and framed it for me. I have it hanging in my studio. But then...... I have had a pair of ma...
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