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Feb
2017

Trombonist David Phy recalls turning sheet music for the church organist–his dad

Music Memory, Podcast

childhood, church, david, family, fathers, memory, music, new orleans, phy, reading, trombone

In this episode of Confetti Park, New Orleans-based trombonist Dr. David Phy shares early music memories of learning how to read sheet music with his dad. David is a professional musician who has performed with national acts and jazz artists such as The 4 Tops, The Temptations, Bonerama, Delfeyo Marsalis, The Yin Yang Twins, Chip […]

Aug
2015

Louis Mayer playing a Golding and Woods pipe organ at First English Lutheran Church in Metairie.

Music Memory from organist Louis Mayer

Music Memory, Podcast

childhood, church, confetti park, louis mayer, louisiana, memory, music, new orleans, organ, organist

Louis Mayer has been a church organist for over 45 years. From a very young age, Louis had a fascination and love for organs. In this Music Memory for Confetti Park, Louis, who grew up in New Orleans, recalls taking piano lessons at Werlein’s Music Store at 605 Canal St. (today the site of Palace […]