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Liza Porter's avatar

Leanne! I read your essay “The Band Room” in Rappahannock Review, and was transported by it to high school and junior high band. I played flute and oboe. If I’d taken the opportunities I wasn’t aware I even had, I believe I would have become a music teacher/band director. Thanks for writing this piece.

Leanne Rose Sowul's avatar

Thank you, Liza! I love my job :) Writing that piece (and performing it at Lincoln Center— you can see it on YouTube) excavated the core of my passion for band.

Casey Mulligan Walsh's avatar

Here to say: Yay, you! Reach around and give yourself a gentle pat on the back. You deserve it! 🎉👏🏼🥂

Leanne Rose Sowul's avatar

Aw thanks, Casey!