Blog
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DEI at BSU
Just received Ball State University‘s latest “Cardinal Quarterly” email, and chose to unsubscribe. I also wrote an email back to them in the hopes that it reaches the right people. To whom it may concern, I wanted to take a moment to explain my recent decision to unsubscribe from the Ball State Foundation emails. It’s a choice I make with a heavy heart. I am deeply saddened by the current climate in our country, where leadership pressures educational institutions to choose between maintaining their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and facing potential funding repercussions. I had been encouraged… [read more]
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Quick update
Hey everyone! I just wanted to say a quick thank-you to everyone who came out to the get-together on April 29. We had a nice group, and for the first time we had a bass clarinet! Thanks, Kris Bachmann, for hanging out with us! So, to the task at hand… my move is official. It is looking like mid-June, though a lot will depend on the logistics of finding a house and moving stuff ‘n’ things. I only yesterday had an offer on my house, so things are starting to move in the right direction. With that said, it’s my… [read more]
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March 2 Rehearsal
We were back at it again with a rehearsal on Sunday, right before Louisville Winds’ recording session. [read more]
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Some Big News
Hey everyone, I have some personal news to share. I’ll be moving in a few months, and while it’s an exciting new chapter, the timing makes it bittersweet. Just as River Reeds is coming to life, I find myself facing an unexpected transition. It’s been a challenge to navigate—trying to build something meaningful while knowing change is on the horizon—but I’m grateful for every moment of this journey. This group has been a long-standing conversation among many of us for over a decade, and I’m thrilled to see it finally come to life. Music has brought us together in so… [read more]
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February 8 meetup
Hi, Everyone! February 8 turned out to be low attendance, due to KMEA (apologies for not checking the calendar sooner!) and the flu that we’re all passing around to each other. Here’s hoping everyone’s recovering quickly! Carolyn Fassio and I had a little discussion about a few things: If you have a moment, please let me know what would work best for you. I would love to know (1) your days/times you prefer and (2) what communication alternatives you are interested in trying. You can contact me by replying to this message, adding a comment to the post on our… [read more]