It’s another day, and another Sunday, but tt’s the first April Sunday for 2024!

Saturday evening was another glorious concert with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Total Eclipse: The Sun and The Planets,” led by guest conductor Keitara Harada. The ecstatic intermission-audience, and later as they were departing, was vocalizing their hearty applause. Despite hearing the music from the loge lobby, I could go on and on for hours about this concert, and especially the conductor. I have not heard the orchestra with this particular brand of sparkle in a long while.

Again, I do hope Keitara Harada is on the list as the next conductor for the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. He would be magnificent!

We’re moving in on the twenty-four hours stretch before Eclipse2024. The anticipation is mounting, it seems, yet I am still fairly nonchalant. I am excited for those who are thrilled by the event.

Today is the 75^th anniversary of SOUTH PACIFIC’s premiere at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre in 1949. I loved listening to Mr. Joshua Logan’s retellings of co-writing the script with his dear friend, Oscar Hammerstein, II, and all the highs and lows that accompanied the creation of this majestic production.

The only thing on my docket for the day is teaching from 4 PM – 11:30 PM. I have a new student this evening and I am looking forward to working with him as he explores the world of musical theatre. I may attempt to mow the yard and dabble with some needed household tasks so I can remain free and out of the way for Monday’s eclipse adventures. It seems as though there is a strong anticipation of The Miami Valley becoming a madhouse.

Make it a great day!