On music in America today

I just want to thank you for the article by Ken LaFave (“DNA of current American culture,” July 4, 2007) on music and what is happening in America today. It was so well written and so very true.

I have been involved in music and singing all my life, doing many of the masters’ works as well as pop music, and I love it all. I am so concerned about the classics disappearing because of the lack of education in many schools. And, as stated, people who really don’t know much about music can be the judge of what is good and what is not.

I am happy for Mr. Potts, but of course he is not great and has to work up to that. I am so grateful for people like Josh Grobin and Andre Bocelli. They are bringing beautiful music to people of all ages, and it is so important that they are exposed to it. Of course, they are only beginning an education in the best of music.

This article was actually shared today online by a friend. Again, thanks for your insights. Your article was great.

Brenda Woods
Anthem