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.

You can't drive a Spike with a Tack Hammer

From childhood I was passionately fond of music and wanted to be a musician. I have no recollection of any real desire ever to be anything else.

No nation as young as America can be expected to become immediately a power in the arts.

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.

My religion lies in my composition.

A band is only as good as its euphonium section.