I am happy now, to recall that I was not only his son but his companion, and whenever there was a hunting expedition or any other pleasure, I was always with him.

The vocal cord will be eliminated by a process of evolution, as was the tail of man when he came from the ape.

I have always believed that 98% of a student's progress is due to his own efforts, and 2% to his teacher.

My success is not due to any personal superiority over other people.

Dance as though no one is watching. Love as though you've never been hurt. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth.

A band is only as good as its euphonium section.

I firmly believe that we have more latent musical talent in America than there is in any other country. But to dig it out there must be good music throughout the land, a lot of it. Everyone must hear it, and such a process takes time.