05/09/2026
Resting Twitch Lights "Musical Enlightenment" A collection of lamps I designed and crafted for three individuals who truly helped shape my appreciation and participation in choir and band. In my elementary years Mrs. Candy Johnson provided a foundation to appreciate listening. Musicians like: Simon and Garfunkel, ABBA, Peter Paul & Mary. Alongside her own piano playing and choral leadership.
Middle School found me learning how to play an old, well used trumpet under the tutelage of Mr. Michael Rosbarsky. Our concerts weren't up to Carnegie Hall standards. His goal was to impart a strong foundation of how to play and to enjoy doing so.
High School was another notch up where I was provided a brand new silver tone double French Horn. Mr. Gary Gillett was and is a phenomenal musician who continued to impart a love for music into his students. And, if you were unsure exactly how a part was supposed to sound. He would pick up his trombone and blow the part at you without missing a beat or transposition.
The mini grand piano has lights inset under the sounding board to shine through onto a stage. The vintage candy jar is filled with realistic miniature candy and mounted on a piece of Texas Mesquite.
The clarinet can function as a fun nightlight with its flickering bulb. And a built in music holder to display a favorite picture or that note you can't afford to forget.
The final lamp utilizes French Horn rotary valves mounted on mesquite.
Thank you to all for your instruction, inspiration and friendship.