Interview with "Bronzeworks" founder, Maestro Kay Cook

In June, Melodies & Memories was graced by the presence of Maestro Kay Cook, founder and artistic director of the “Bronzeworks” bell ringers ensemble from Arizona, in our studio. Listeners will know that an interview on my part is a rarity, and since my interviewing skills are not particularly well-honed, I had to edit out my own “oohs” and “aahs” from her commentary and splice in un-stammering questions before actually assembling a program which was broadcast on June the 18th.

Maestro Kay Cook provided me with wonderful material for Melodies & Memories “Strange & Extraordinary” Saturday feature. Her passion for making music with handbells was nothing less than volcanic, and the information she left recorded with us, is enough for another adventure into the many mysteries of the art in July. It is my intention to assemble another “Bronzeworks” program for this month with the comments that I could not include in the June feature.

Thanks to Maestro Cook, I am less frightened of “the interview”. She was such a gracious and truly fascinating guest, that I have begun to feel I might actually enjoy experimenting with the form in the future!