I ran into Gordon and his wife, Anne Marie, on Parade Street while I was out sightseeing with the girls. Gordon is and was possibly the most important musical influence in Yarmouth from the last 25 years. He was the music teacher at Maple Grove Education Centre and taught innumerable young people to love music and how to create music themselves. He has lead the Yarmouth Chamber Orchestra for longer than I could guess, and has been involved in playing in the Yarmouth Citizen's Town Band, many ensembles and singing in the Yarmouth Shanty Men. He helped me a lot in my early days of trombone playing, when we were both playing in the Town Band together. He shared tips techniques that I have used since. He knows how to have a good time, has a wonderful sense of humour and fun, but also takes musical creation seriously. His talent is vaste!
He retired from teaching last year, but is still involved in the arts scene of Yarmouth. I was very pleasantly surprised this winter when I went to Scrooge, a play at the local Art's Centre, and he was playing the lead, Mr. Ebenizer Scrooge, better than anyone I could have imagined in the role. I wish him many trips, days of sun and lots of performances as he continues to stay involved and add value to the Yarmouth Arts scene. I look forward to seeing what creative things are ahead of him. Enjoy the pictures everyone!
Theme Song for Today: El Relicario by The Canadian Brass Live in Germany
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