Skitch Henderson
Skitch Henderson
Lyle Russel “Skitch” Hendersonwas a pianist, conductor, and composer. His nicknamereportedly derived from his ability to quickly "re-sketch" a song in a different key...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth27 January 1918
CityHalstad, MN
CountryUnited States of America
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Do, What you're going to do in longevity. Not just what happens tomorrow.
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I also work with the regular orchestras in Munich, Germany and other similar orchestras.
orchestra
Symphonic orchestras have almost become a glut in the market.
listening
I listen to everything.
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We try to say it's creative and in a manner it is creative, but it is a business, because today, with the cost factor in crossing the boundaries that you do.
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I had had a classical education prior to that.
american-musician
But I listen to everything, I listen to all artists that come along.
american-musician
If you don't operate it as a business, you aren't going to be around very long.
american-musician classical
We do a lot of light classical programming with that, too... obviously... a lot of Tchaikovsky music, Grieg, things like that which have become less classical with classical concerts.
american-musician tough
Well, in our business, it's a very tough profession.
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That was probably the stamp that went into my mind, because I worked in television for many years, doing that kind of music, so that really was my strong forte.