Amy Agatston Grolnick
What I remember most about Mr. Trautwein was his fervent belief that anyone could sing. I can picture him making one of the boys (Leigh and Steven Cohen come to mind) lean over and sing one note while he drummed on their backs until one pure note would ring out. That was all that was needed to make a believer out of that boy, who now knew, without a doubt, that he was a singer. He was the "meanest snake" in the woods? grass?...not sure I remember the rest, but he was a force, one that will live within so many of us forever.
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What I remember most about Mr. Trautwein was his fervent belief that anyone could sing. I can picture him making one of the boys (Leigh and Steven Cohen come to mind) lean over and sing one note while he drummed on their backs until one pure note would ring out. That was all that was needed to make a believer out of that boy, who now knew, without a doubt, that he was a singer. He was the "meanest snake" in the woods? grass?...not sure I remember the rest, but he was a force, one that will live within so many of us forever.
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Cynthia Mesh The fact that George was able to coax, cajole, encourage, beg and simply wait for my brother Leigh to join choir was really incredible. And to get both Leigh and Steven Cohen out there... what a spirit he had. The meanest snake... OMG - so many phrases I've forgotten that are now flooding back. Thanks, Amy, for sharing that one!
Amy Agatston Grolnick He was so proud of Leigh; what an incredible bond they had.
Jeff Salamon "Who's the meanest snake in the grass"!!! I had forgotten all about that, Amy. Thanks for reminding me. Amazing how this sad day has turned into a joyous celebration. I feel weepy one moment, then giddy the next.
