I also attended his clinic with the fine J.P. Stevens High School Band, and watched him rehearse and conduct the Rutgers Wind Ensemble. It was this powerful experience that led him to his career as a composer.
Music teachers can bring a special excitement to our students' lives.
Amid the distractions of the chaos of the school day, it is easy to forget the joy of music. I would encourage all to read the April The Instrumentalist . Even if you do not like his music, I think that you will find his commitment to music and his enthusiasm for life in general to be inspirational.