[TPIN] An impromptu performance that brought me lots of joy.

[Mark Schwartz]

John, that is truly as touching a story as I have ever read. They say we musicians have a gift to be shared. As Tim Swensen said, we hope musicians will do the same for us when the time comes.

Well it is a gift we musicians all choose to share with others. The passion that burns in all of us keeps us going and going strong. I am proud to have been a musician - a trumpet player!

Thank you for sharing that story with all of us. I feel enriched a little more than usual today because of it!

Mark H. Schwartz, Senior Manager

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From: tpin-bounces+mark=cfotech.net at tpin.okcu.edu [mailto:tpin-bounces+mark=cfotech.net at tpin.okcu.edu] On Behalf Of John Kool
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 9:23 PM
To: TPIN
Subject: [TPIN] An impromptu performance that brought me lots of joy.

I went to visit my mother today.
She is in a "memory" unit of a nursing home.

It was a good visit.  She seemed happy.  She never called me by name,  
but sometimes I think she knew who I was.

After a short while, I sent my wife to my car for my cornet.

I played a few tunes.  She appreciated it, but wanted to go "home".

My mom said, "I think I know someone who makes music."

Phyllis, my wife said, "That's your son, John".

She retired to her room to take a nap, but other residents gathered.

I played a bunch of old hymns, children's tunes, folk songs.
Amazing Grace
Faith of Our Fathers
This is My Father's World
Old Rugged Cross.

My wife led some singing.
Residents joined in, tapping feet, clapping in rhythm or humming.   
Sometimes even the lyrics.

Itsy Bitsy Spider
Jimmy Cracked Corn

B-I-N-G-O
If You're Happy and You Know It
Hokey Pokey.

What a joy to watch these old folks with little memory remember songs  
and put their left foot in.

I am sure I got more of a kick out of it  than they did.

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