Another birthday quietly slipped by this month and time is now hurtling toward the next one. As these birthdays quickly slip by, I find myself reminiscing more and more each year. Reminiscing, because many times, memories are the only record of your past.

These memories were enhanced when I read about Mr. Larry Daehn's recent awarding of the prestigious Edwin Franko Goldman Memorial Citation. An award from the American Bandmasters Association that recognizes outstanding contributions to the world of band. My reflection took me back in time, some 50+ years ago, when I was a young kid fro...