Caboose No.04990

And this just in…help restore this 112-year old piece of history!

In simply looking for a Railroad Song, I first tried Arlo Guthrie which led to learning about Casey Jones, and in a matter of minutes, I had opened a window on a whole musical railroad culture with links directly back to Stephen Foster, one of America’s most renowned and prolific songwriters.

I invite you to learn more about The New Christy Minstrels, one of whose members is Dolan Ellis, “Arizona’s Official State Balladeer” since 1966! Well, just some technical difficulty embedding his song…and in the meantime, this should keep you railway buffs amused!

Photo Cliff Grassmick

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Published:: 07.06.07 / 6am

Category:: (BACK TO TOP), HISTORIC TREASURES, SITES IN TRANSITION, UrbanGuitar

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With a love of teaching and chamber music, Toronto-based flutist JAMIE THOMPSON has performed as both soloist and chamber musician in Canada and the United States, and continues to be active as aFreelance Musician, Teacher, Adjudicator and Clinician, specializing in community outreach, multi-media events and creative, performance-preparation workshops and coaching sessions.

Jamie has been on the Flute Faculty of the RCM since 1988. In addition to teaching and coaching, he has served as Chair, Woodwind Brass and Percussion Department, and has served on numerous committees, including The Community School Divisional Committee, Academic Council and the Council of Examiners. In addition Jamie has presented workshops on Examination and Performance Preparation, co-ordinated the RCM Professional Development Lecture Series, and has co-chaired the Faculty Advisory Committee for the RCM’s new TELUS Performance and Learning Centre, scheduled to open in 2008.

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