Music at those schools was a part of learning. We got a grade for it, you know. So I got to thinking that it would be great if we could contact a lot of the people from those old variety shows and hold a reunion, a celebration of sorts. The Old School Variety Show doesn't feature any reunions of Winston-Salem's many great soul bands, which is a shame. The Boss Lady, a former DJ for WAAA, will act as the emcee for the show.
People can dress like they did back in the day if they choose, or they come as they want.
This is nothing formal. It's a party. Helping Williams produce the show are Delores Jackson Wall and Ike Howard, all products of The Big Four. To cap the event, Williams plans to present certificates of appreciation to all surviving music teachers from the four schools, and to the family members of the music teachers who have died. These teachers are responsible for a lot of great musicians, and they taught us a lot about life.