John Barber:
CLASS OF 1970
Wakefield High SchoolClass of 1970
Arlington, VA
John's Story
Life
I am surprised by the number of visits to my profile...thanks!
I have been blessed with good fortune despite an extensive medical history. Kidney disease and heart disease have been part of my life for over two decades, but currently I am doing well. That has given me perspective in what really matters.
As most of you know, I have been a cellist for most of my life and now I enjoy it more than ever. I play in a string quartet and occasional other chamber music. When I was paid to play, I hated it but now it is so much fun. There is nothing like playing Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and so many other great composers.
We now live in central VA in a place called Beaverdam. It is rural and beautiful. Seems there are more horses and cows here than people.
Update... I have been playing in the Richmond Philharmonic for 3 years n...Expand for more
ow under a fine conductor, Peter Wilson who was a colleague of mine in the US Marine Band. He is still there as a violinist, I having retired years ago. Through him and my former stand partner I have been kept abreast of developments in the band. However, just about everyone I knew has now retired!
Am a grand dad finally, have twin girls from my older son. Younger son has been in a long term relationship but they have not gotten married yet... And I am still married, coming up on 35 years. I did go to a class get together several years ago and noticed many women looking at my left hand and abruptly turning away. It was quite funny to me. I don't wear a ring because it interferes with cello. Hey gals, don't jump to conclusions, heh. Funny how you think I am a misfit not having a wife, BUT that is not correct honies. Hahaha
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