It was an incredible experience performing the "Star Spangled Banner" this evening in front of my students, friends, and colleagues. Thank you for the wonderful compliments; I never take your words for granted. For some reason, I felt more inspired than usual to sing from the heart...I am so thankful that I could give back to my country through music. Bravo to the band programs who performed this evening, too...Campbell, Lassiter, Kennesaw Mountain, Pope, North Cobb, Marietta, Pebblebrook, Kell, and Sprayberry.