From the Top — Show #460 + interview

What fun! I co-hosted NPR's "From the Top" this week alongside the inimitable Peter Dugan. Listen for the Alexis Hansen Piano Duo’s take on my Sabre Dance arrangement, as well as their hilarious account of the choreographic pitfalls they faced while performing the piece.

And a big congrats to “From the Top” on celebrating their 25th anniversary! I first appeared on the show exactly 25 years ago, and the experience was nothing short of transformational. As an 18-year-old, I hadn’t considered the skills I’d need to succeed as a professional musician beyond practicing. The “From the Top” staff taught me how to be an excellent communicator about music and helped me define my musical purpose.

Please consider supporting their mission today. Here are just a few reasons:

• From the Top changed my life. I know it will change future kids’ lives, expose them to a wider world, ignite their passions, and help define their purpose.

• From the Top adds beauty and goodness to the world; we can never have enough of both.

• Through music, we can rise above our differences to find common ground.

Interview here: Catching Up with Alum Greg Anderson