A Legacy of Music...

You might wonder why in the world would I take a pic of the back of this man's head as the focal point? 

Well, actually the answer's quite simple as this man, Greg Balfany, will now have a place in the audience after 35 years of being on stage directing the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Jazz Band. In fact, creating a Jazz band was his idea. 

Sunday afternoon's end of the year Jazz concert was dedicated to Balfany. About a dozen varied selections were played to highlight the year by both Jazz  Ensembles I and II.
                                                          Of course the 'real concert's highlight  solo was when the soon to be retiree was invited to play his saxophone in the selection aptly named "Beautiful Friendship." This won't be the last time Greg Balfany will be on stage,  just not in the same campus role.  After serving some 14 years total as chair this La Crosse native will continue other community musical endeavors since he has been the director of the ever growing popular Gertrude Salzer-Gordon Jazz in the Park series since 1980 and also director of the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra for 25 years.

Working his magic...

I along with thousands have certainly benefitted and enjoyed Greg Balfany's efforts and student concerts as he definitely leaves UW-L a great legacy of music... KUDOS to more than a job well done.