Pops conductor should have been recognized
We were disturbed to hear that Michael Berkowitz would no longer conduct the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Pops program. His ability to conduct, play the drums and, most importantly, his vast experience in the Pops world outside of North Carolina has led him to select superior talent for our Pops program. The programs have greatly improved under his leadership, and we felt he energized the orchestra.
We looked forward to his last program and were not disappointed. Liz Callaway and the Pops orchestra were terrific!
We wish we could say the same for the Pops administrative organization. We anticipated that Mr. Berkowitz's contribution and abilities would be recognized and appreciated.
There were no flowers, no token of thanks or remembrance, no opportunity for a deserved standing ovation -- not even a "thank you." If the Greensboro arts community wants to attract superior talent in or out of state, a lot more class has to be shown than was exhibited that night.
Jack McCorron
Greensboro