by Kristin Korb | Dec 22, 2022 | News, Thoughts
In honor of the holidays this year, I’m sharing wth you a children’s story. I wrote this when I was in (I think) the fourth grade. I found it as I was cleaning out some drawers here in the house. Fourth grade was a magical year for me. My memories of that...
by Kristin Korb | Apr 27, 2022 | Thoughts
Way before the earliest days of my musical career, I’ve always been interested in “the hang”. In high school, my parents quickly learned that they shouldn’t plan on waiting for me after a concert. I would meet up with them later, at home,...
by Kristin Korb | Apr 27, 2022 | Thoughts
It all started with a walk in the forest during the lockdown of 2021. I was thinking about all the poor students that wouldn’t be able to finish the school year with their big spring concerts. (Those were some of my favorites as a student.) Then, I thought that...
by Kristin Korb | Jun 15, 2020 | Thoughts
Last UpdateMonday, June 15, 2020 The first time I met Nancy King, I was on the faculty of the Frank DeMiero Jazz Camp at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, Washington. She sang an intimate duo concert with her long-time musical partner Steve Christofferson for the...
by Kristin Korb | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Thoughts
I’m puzzled. I hear you are planning on cutting 5th grade music in Billings. I don’t understand why music must always be on the chopping block. Music is a business as much as any other field. In 2018, the recording industry alone reported revenues of $19.1 billion....
by Kristin Korb | Mar 27, 2019 | Thoughts
There’s nothing like being on the road for a month to remind you of your humanity. Long flights, hours in a car, setting up gear, playing concerts, breaking down gear, eating what you can find along the way, and not getting enough sleep can wear on your body....
