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John Cage - 4:33 from steelopus on Vimeo.

April 21, 2001
Senior Recital
Nazareth College, Rochester, NY

We’ve just passed the 10 year anniversary of my senior recital for my bachelors degree in K-12 Music Education.
10 years ago I performed John Cage’s 4’33” on stage in front of my family, friends, peers, and professors. 9 out of 10 of them had no idea what the hell was happening. I’m still proud of this performance.
A few thoughts:
My favorite thing about this video is the quiet little voice of my then-3 year old niece. “What is he doing?” It was the only moment where I lost my composure and let out a smile.
I wish someone who cared about me back then would’ve told me to cut my hair. I had long hair for a long time. Too long for too long. This was my poofy-curls stage. Also, terrible glasses. Also, fully buttoned-up shirt with no tie?!
Muted trumpet for the 2nd Movement = The best idea I’ve ever had.
[Tacet]

Today would’ve been John Cage’s 100th birthday. Happy Birthday, JC.

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