Tuesday, May 31, 2011

DeMille Halliburton

DeMille Halliburton

He really cemented singing into my life. I am happy to say I am still singing in a few groups today and my wife and kids are a part of this joyful legacy. A big part of me grew from his love.


DeMille Halliburton

When I moved out to Los Angeles in 1996, I left the choral group I was singing with in NYC and for many years I did not sing in any organized group. I didn't realize how important singing was to me and how I really missed it until I found a community choir in Hollywood. I walked into the room with my wife and kids and the beautiful voices took me back to BBHS and Trautie!

Another thing that took me back to that very special time in my life.....I looked up and in the soprano section I saw Patti Stern Winkel looking at me with that, don't I know you smile!!!!

NOW, I sing every Sunday with Patti AND Stephanne Pleshette (who moved into town and I immediately knew she would LOVE it!). Another example of Mr. Trautwein living on!!!!!


DeMille Halliburton

Had a great night tonight! We had a moment of silence for Trautie @ my a capella group's rehearsal, then we broke the silence by speaking the name, one at a time, of the one music teacher that was the reason we were still singing today. Very powerful and touching moment...to hear without hesitation, everyone speak that powerful name!!

I love you George Trautwein.


DeMille Halliburton

Lyrics from a song we sing in our community choir (Native American) When you were born you cry, and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. Mr. Trautwein truly lived his life this way!


DeMille Halliburton

GT always told my brother he thought he would grow up to be a preacher or a politician. Chris, its never too late!!