RE: When Mausicans could not sing.

2018-AUG-10-2249Hrs

I am speaking of the day the music died.

With the death of Fitzy I mulled over in my mind whether it would be appropriate at the funeral,  maybe at grave-sdie for me to raise  raise "Death Oh"

But on the day I could not see how that would work, and did not have the courage to start it. I noticed that the funeral service did not include our standards.

Eulalee was in sacred voice, celestial as ever.

But outside of  the church as they interred the great man, our Sister Hazel Ahyee had the same idea as I, and ever braver then me, tried to start. .

In voice, Death Oh?  No Takers. Come on Scratchy!

Death Oh, Death Oh me Lord? No Takers.Felix, Donatd (now deceased) Lester, Fabian Alvarez, Korenza, Barbara,  Carol-Ann Efebo, Auldyth, Felix...others.

There were enough of us there to make it happen. But speaking for myself, I just could not find voice. I could not sing.

Neither could the other Mausicans there, all of us, stalwart Alumni Choir people.

We just could not sing.

What glorious irony.

I know why we could not sing.

We Mausicans are more than song and dance people.

Fitz James Williams was a giant. He would have been in his 40s when Mausica began, and how did he ever acquire the art that it took, for he and the Cuff, aided by the Joe, to create a cultural enclave on those 64 frog-infested acres?

I was glad that I had a chat with him in the last year of his life, thanks  to Gwendoline who as always made it clear it would be a good idea to check him out.

Speaking for myself, he influenced me. He was a force.

Scratchy

Theodore Lewis 69

RE: Mausica, A Love Story

2018-AUG-10-0619Hrs

My Fellow Mausicans,

Yes, Linda, Mausica was a blessing indeed.

Thanks to all the visionaries who conceived Mausica Teachers College. Sincere praises to  the PNM government, Harry Joseph and his supporting cast and, of course, the pioneers  who molded  the best teachers' college in the world.

The Mausica Teachers College Choir was the flagship. and billboard. I claimed my selection from the time I heard "Lulu" and " Rice and Peas". Then one day when my dear frtory.iend, Errol Williams, and I  went to visit Harrison Joseph in Mt. Lambert,  I knew that I would become a Mausican. I believe that I was the last male student to arrive on campus in the 66-68 year group. Anthony Taitt, Selwyn Beckles and Lester Wilkinson were among the late arrivals.I'll never forget how Carl Caton and a group of girls from Villanova welcomed me. I love them dearly.

To be continued.

Rdney Foster, 66-68

Rodney Foster 68

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-AUG-03

2018-AUG-08-1907Hrs

Greetings Errol

The  Mausica family  cannot thank you enough for the  yeoman's service you have rendered over the years in keeping us together and the spirit of Mausica alive in our hearts.

God bless you richly as you continue this great work.

Kathleen Luke-Brizan 65-67 year group

Re: MAUSICA WEEKLY EMAILS 2018-AUG-03

2018-AUG-03-2127Hrs

I agree with the sentiments here.

Mausica was there before modern technology. No power-point. Lecturers stood up at the famous lectern and we sat attentively. I can see Dukhan now and Lougheide. Fanny, the Joe.

Assembly was the thing. I think I just heard someone shout out MAYFAIR! Sounds like Andre Stephens.

No cell phone. One telephone outlet in the corridor. People lining up...the girls want to call outside men....something we Mausica men, the real men, did not like. What was the point of these outside men?.

I was a Havenite. We were the real men. Mayfair was just for card playing and the occasional flood.

Scratchy.

Mausica forever.

Theodore Lewis 69