You are a great writer..both of songs and of prose.

I liked Laurie's article but did not totally agree with her. Getting rid of music teachers in a school is not exactly the same as getting rid of music altogether...certainly the class can sing row row row the boat or sing along with a record or guest visitors can lead them in songs, they can play tambourines etc. I agree that it is a wonderful thing for most children to have. Some are indifferent and I don't know how much or if it benefits them...but there are ways to get it into schools for absolutely free if the interest is there. I am not convinced that school orchestras are all that necessary. Just ordinary jam sessions with instruments that are more common..autoharp, guitar etc.