Although this page says "Philosophy" I really mean for it to be a place to talk about how much fun music has always been for me. So, whether you are interested in drum lessons in Grinnell, percussion studies of any sort, or maybe just are looking for an excuse to smile today, please enjoy some of these quotes from the musical universe

--Randy Brush

You have decided to give up an honest job to become a musician.This is something you will regret for the rest of your life.
Factory manager, Alfred Herbert Ltd, Coventry

They were silent men, wearing overcoats, and carrying what appeared to be cases for musical instruments.
James Thurber, The Remarkable Case of Mr Bruhl

The saxophones...are not expected...to behave like demented cats...
Ralph Vaughan Williams, notes to his Symphony No.9 in E minor

Why are they playing Happy Birthday? I'm not conducting Happy Birthday.
Igor Stravinsky

The ballet skirts made the bull elephants look ridiculous.
George Brinton Beale, bandleader, on Stravinsky's Circus Polka

If you have any requests, forget 'em. This is my band, and I'll play what I want.
Buddy Rich

What is the difference between the viola and the violin?
The viola burns longer.
Bert Powell, viola player

And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, we're going to play that old Duke Ellington standard: 'Take a Train.'
Lawrence Welk