Scott Dorsey

For right or wrong, the Bach Toccata & Fugue in d minor has been used frequently as “scary music” for a various Halloween events.  As the spooks are almost upon us, here’s that great work on an instrument J.S. could never have envisioned.  

It makes one ponder the wonders that are all around us that for one reason or another escape our notice.  

This is one of those times when understanding the physics removes none of the worder . . .  

One of the challenges for those of us who conduct is to strike a balance between being appropriately skilled on the podium while still maintaining an openness to new learning opportunities.  We all had that professor in college who, when presented with a question they couldn’t answer, would bloviate rather than capitalize on a wonderful […]