2/14/07
At this emergency communities project in New Orleans Brian, an electrician gave us information about Peter Spring in New Orleans who has also been collecting and giving instruments to the schools. Peter came over to meet Bill. Bill, Al and Sue went to see his instrument collection while Vinnie and Mel continued to played music for/with residents and volunteers. It was real cold in these large open spaces that offer free food. The volunteers showed us where to move the car in this tough neighborhood.
A side story is that Rich Baumann the sixth in our project with Bill Hudson already knew of Peter Spring. We hadn't met Rich yet. Before the trip Rich was on the local radio in Wisconson to promote his million closets project and a local musician called in to tell him about Peter. Peter is rebuilding music education in a very poor New Orleans public school. Hands on. The Steven Spring foundation is in memory of his son, a gifted jazz musician. Peter wants to teach the recipients to play the instruments he gives them and send videos back to the donors. He lovingly restores pianos and more. This was a blessed event.
