Hannukah has started, Christmas is coming, and the new year will race in soon after. Musicians, in particular, tend to get “bonus frenzy” in December, what with juggling performance schedules, folders, outfits and grabbing meals wherever possible. We often get more work this time of year, but less sleep, more driving and more stress. As we head into the beautiful but crazy time that is the ten days before the Twelve Days of Christmas, do take care of yourselves. Enjoy the joy, practice peace, and hug (appropriately) someone who could use it.
And in the meantime, go hear someone else’s music, just for fun. It’s good to be a spectator. Here are some ideas…