The article explores the essence of music as a living, interconnected entity that unites musicians, educators, and audiences. Highlighting the work of Lisa Neher, the 2023 Oregon Composer of the Year, it emphasizes her contributions to music through teaching and creating, specifically her new song cycle, "Love in a Time of Climate Change." The piece will be premiered at the Oregon Music Teachers Association conference. The text illustrates how music education fosters collaboration, creativity, and a sense of community among participants.
Musicians are taught, and in turn teach. They sing, they play, they compose, they learn, they teach, they grow and communicate and create community.
You are the land. You are the river. You are the salmon. They are us. It's all one.
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