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Dear Friends... (1570 words) |
 | Dear Friends, 2/5/05: More About Metaconsciousness, Part I: The "Mainstream" "In my view, the perils of trackless jungles and overhanging canyons notwithstanding, the most difficult and formidable obstacle facing any would-be contemporary diversity generator is reaching the decision to desert the "mainstream," and face the hazards of seeking higher ground. |
 | Dear Friends, 10/14/04: A Pact With the Devil "The beauty of this strategy, it seems to me, is that it in no way calls for 'going to war with the devil.' Or with the Takers; or with the pharoahs; or with anyone. |
 | Dear Friends, 27 November 2003: Following is a sequel to Dear Friends, 16 November 2003, in which I want to narrow my focus upon what I feel are the most salient implications of the combined themes developed in that communication. |
| DEAR FRIENDS (1335 words) |
 | Performances by DEAR FRIENDS reflect the diversity of music heard in America ranging from 19th and 20th century popular and folk styles to Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Latin musical styles. |
 | DEAR FRIENDS was one of three recipients of the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs" Keystone Award (the other two were Lorin Maazel and Mildred Miller Posvar) and among several recipients of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks" Award of Merit. |
 | DEAR FRIENDS has been the recipient of funding from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Vira Heinz Trust, and Mellon"s Forbes Fund. |