Born to Make a Joyful Noise

I haven't blogged about my oldest child. There is so much to tell that I hardly know where to start, but I'm going to start with his music. Brad was born to make music. When he was baptized on Christmas Eve 1967 , the 3 month old let out a wail that could be heard all over the church - and probably outside. Fortunately, the minister was our long time minister and family friend, who had a wonderful sense of humor. He predicted that this child would someday be an outstanding choir member. The prediction has more than come true. Brad has loved music since he was a baby. He first sang in in Cherub Choir at age 3 years, his strong voice drowning out most of the others. He enjoyed school music . . . taking part in elementary, middle and high school chorus, high school band, show choir and All-State Chorus.
Always able to multi-task, Brad has never had trouble making time for his interest in music.
He began his college career by studying for a degree in Music Education. Two years later, a summer job opened new possibilities. . . . he changed his major to Therapeutic Recreation. He ended up with a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation, M.S. in Outdoor T.R and Ph.D. in T.R.. He found musical outlets all along the way. . . .church choirs, college groups, marching band.

He has become a professor and continues to make special places for music in his life. He now sings with the church choir, with a group at the college where he teaches, as well as Knoxville Choral Society. Never satisfied with what he knows, he continues to take classes each semester. . . . . this semester it's conducting.

There's so much more to tell . . . He's still multi-tasking . . . keeping busy with his fiance, teaching, writing, traveling to conferences to present his work and ALWAYS making music!
Next installment soon!