A note from the director
Music finds its way into our lives almost without our being aware of it. It is one of the most basic of human expressions. Even those of us that think ourselves musically uninspired will hum or tap along with the band. We sing in the shower, hoping no one can hear, but even the meekest of us may find our voice at karaoke night. Many of us own a guitar that hasn't been played in years, or a flute that's tucked away in a closet, or a family piano that's out of tune. We just need the right encouragement to pick up our instruments again.
In fact, we are all instruments, some just in need of a little tuning, or some help in finding the right notes, or the right duet partner.
The purpose of Music Life and the Eastern Shore School of Music is to provide an environment where students, of all ages, and any skill level, can discover the delight of music and experience the joy of sharing it with others.
In the words of the great sage Plato,
"Music gives a Soul to the Universe, Wings to the Mind, Flight to the Imagination and Life to Everything. "
In fact, we are all instruments, some just in need of a little tuning, or some help in finding the right notes, or the right duet partner.
The purpose of Music Life and the Eastern Shore School of Music is to provide an environment where students, of all ages, and any skill level, can discover the delight of music and experience the joy of sharing it with others.
In the words of the great sage Plato,
"Music gives a Soul to the Universe, Wings to the Mind, Flight to the Imagination and Life to Everything. "
About the School
Bill Drazga was born into a musical family. He learned accordion at age 7; by 12, he was playing gigs on the piano with his father, and while still in elementary school he played trumpet in the high school jazz band. He went on to earn a BA in music composition from Sonoma State and did work on his Master's in Music at the University of California, Northridge. He also completed year-long intensives in composition/ arranging and keyboarding from the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles.
In summer 1999, Bill founded the Eastern Shore School of Music; the first classes were held in the Townsend Building in Chestertown. The school moved into the Mustard Seed Bookstore in Kent Plaza and operated there until the store’s closing. In 2003 Bill became the orchestra and music teacher at St. Anne’s School in Middletown, DE.
Now after a long hiatus, ESSM returns to downtown Chestertown to bring together dedicated teachers and musicians of all ages to begin or renew their Life in Music.
In summer 1999, Bill founded the Eastern Shore School of Music; the first classes were held in the Townsend Building in Chestertown. The school moved into the Mustard Seed Bookstore in Kent Plaza and operated there until the store’s closing. In 2003 Bill became the orchestra and music teacher at St. Anne’s School in Middletown, DE.
Now after a long hiatus, ESSM returns to downtown Chestertown to bring together dedicated teachers and musicians of all ages to begin or renew their Life in Music.