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 Those who can, ROCK! by Cindy Boykin
In 2005, five social studies teachers from Plano Senior High School formed a classic-rock and blues band now called Custer’s Last Band—a nod to nearby Custer Road and their history-teaching backgrounds. They began casually as a group of teachers willing to perform at a school function for fun.
Understand, this is no garage band. They practice in one of the portables on the school campus.
The week before school ended for the summer, they invited us to sit in on a practice session. By day, the classroom is filled with students learning about significant moments in history and important world leaders. By late afternoon, “Wooly Bully” reverberates off the walls. Read More or View a Slideshow
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 Conductor brings an international flair to the Plano Civic Chorus by Heather Darrow
Ralph Frederick Stannard can still hear the words “please take your seats for a performance from a Plano, Texas, choir” reverberating throughout the elegant, arched ceilings of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. For this Plano Civic Chorus (PCC) artistic director and conductor, performing with singers in the elaborate, 13th-century edifice, which boasts a history of the coronation of French kings, was an overwhelming experience. Read More |
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 The concerts you want to hear! by Brit Mott
Maestro Hector Guzman and your Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) are proud to present the 2010–2011 season featuring eight concerts you want to hear! From tributes to Judy Garland and the Beatles to traditions like Home for the Holidays, PSO ticket holders are sure to enjoy the lineup. Read More |
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 Conductor’s musical talent makes the world his stage by Jack Schulik
Many of you have watched Hector Guzman conduct marvelous concerts with the Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO). But did you know that Maestro Guzman conducts orchestras all over the world?
In addition to conducting the Plano Symphony Orchestra, he also is the conductor of the Jalisco Philharmonic in Mexico. He has been a guest conductor on two occasions in both Tokyo and Prague. He has been guest conductor in several cities in Spain and Italy. Read More
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 The Houseful of Happy by Cindy Boykin
While most houses are memorable for the way they look, Pat Hatchell’s house is unforgettable because of the way it feels. It envelops you with cheery comfort and sunny warmth.
The red brick home with stone pathways and a picket fence is idyllic. From the leafy canopy of 30-year-old live oak trees and stately magnolias, resident songbirds serenade us almost continuously. Read More or View a Slideshow
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 Plano couple urging golfers to Swing Fore! Yellow by Amy Sandling Crawford
After Plano resident Lee Nagel went through chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery for anal cancer, she and her husband Steve wanted to do something to help raise funds to fight cancer. Since Steve is an avid cyclist and grew up in Plano, the Lance Armstrong Foundation seemed to be a perfect fit. Read More |
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Countless songs have numbers in their titles. Here are a few…by the numbers.
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