Hi gang;
Mr. H here. Are you ready? I know I am, but I have just one, simple request of you for this year:
make your voice heard.
In seven years, I have seen hundreds of students attend - and at least a hundred of them perform - at over a hundred different events. At various concerts, four conferences, countless open stages, and other unique events (see:
In Session), I have attempted to give young people more opportunities to experience live music.
Why? Because I think it's important.
We all have something to say, something to express and, if you're like me, sometimes words fail. Music then, can be such a powerful tool for expressing the inexpressible. The more avenues for self-expression available to young people, the better. This is why my stages aren't just for musicians, but also poets, and essayists, and comedians, and more: because your voice is important, and it deserves to be heard.
So please, raise that voice - my stage is for you. And, please, talk to me! Not just about what they mean to you, but about what you'd like to see at these events. Students participating in Mr. H events have changed in the last seven years, as have their wants and needs, and I'm doing the best I can to respond, but I'm 41. I haven't been a teenager since the mid-90's. Even working young people for a living, I can get it wrong, so speak up. Let me know how you would be better served by my events, and I will do what I can. I promise.
Finally, please let others hear your voice, and do so in two ways: tell friends about my shows (and bring them to those shows), and attend the shows - even if you're not performing - so that you can cheer on your peers. More than anything, this year, I want to see young performers building each other up. This is how we will continue to strengthen our community.
Thank you for your time, and I'll see you soon.
