Our Blog: Scherzo
March 26th, 2025
A Musical Conversation
It was incredible to hear a clarinetist play what was intended for a string instrument—all that circular breathing.
March 12th, 2025
A salute to the chief for Irish music
However, O’Neill’s great legacy involved his passion for music from home.
February 19th, 2025
Chilaquiles, Remedy Bottles and Memories
I took my time savoring the chilaquiles while a young man played his guitar for tips.
September 15th, 2024
Doctor Piaget: or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Genetic Epistemology
We all remember closing our eyes tight at one point or another–scrunching them shut tight as we could, hoping against hope that mommy, daddy, our second-grade teacher, or some pesky district judge would be gone when we finally, reluctantly reopened them, right?
August 29th, 2024
Twelve Things You Didn’t Know About Otis (and then some)
Otis is a very big guy, but he drives a very small car.
August 18th, 2024
The Olympian Impact of A Bugler’s Dream
When The Olympic Theme blasted topside, the reaction of the sailors on both ships was electric: they cheered, high-fived and punched the air with their fists.