An excerpt from "A Dialogue with the Master" from the Hosaphone(tm) FAQ
by Ellis L. Workman and David A. Roth.
© 1996 Ellis L. Workman and David A. Roth. Used with permission.

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Roth: ...Is there anything I can do to better the cause of this enlightenment that you strive to do through your teachings? I feel compelled to spread the word. Whatever you ask of me, I will go forth with my best efforts. Tell me, wise master, is there anything such a humble one as myself can do to encourage others? Anything you ask, anything at all...

Workman (raising his hand): Give it a rest! My anticipation grew as I waited for you to take a breath. Yes. I wish for you to compose an original work for Hosaphone(tm) and piano, such that it can be performed on many trumpet recitals such that players and listeners alike do not forget the simple truth of making music and look deeply within themselves for the answer to many problems.

Roth: I feel a commission coming on!

Workman: As you should. It will not be a difficult work to perform and will be a short one at that. Like something to be placed at the end of the recital so that others may leave with the knowledge of this enlightenment.

© 1996 David A. Roth. All rights reserved.

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