Gee, Jerry, I've been around--even asked about the origin of the term "trunk road" awhile back. But it seemed the conversation had gone on. Still interested in that question--I'm very interested in language.

But I also second Elmer's question-- did you and Rap actually see each other at the Grand Canyon?


Choral Arts has cranked up for the season--first concert will be the Beethoven Missa Solemnis. I think that's the one that turned up on both the favorite and least favorite lists of choristers--when asked by our director about pieces we liked or didn't like. As I recall, basses liked it but sopranos didn't--it pushed them way up in their voice range--and made them stay there--so a real killer to sing for them.

Meanwhile our arch-rival is having serious problems-- the director thought he was taking a sabatical--but it turns out his own board doesn't want him back as director. I was also in that group for 3 years--and he infuriated me beyond belief--which is why I left (about 20 years ago!). After that I was a choral gypsy--in lots of groups--until 1990. Now I've found my choral home. A conductor sets the tone of his group--and our conductor makes it an extended family (that gets along, too)--while the other conductor had a reign of terror (well that's a bit strong). I'll tell you the story if there's any interest. But I can easily believe he has alienated his own board.

Organized music, even choral singing--can have all sorts of undercurrents.