1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 The 1967 vision of a new teacher transformed Royal Oak Dondero High School's choir into a ground-breaking force with its annual Pop Concert for the next 35 years. Author and alumnus&amp;nbsp;of Mr. Rick Hartsoe's program at Dondero, Pete Wurdock previews the&amp;nbsp;March 7th release of his book, Love Will Steer the Stars: &amp;nbsp;A History of the Dondero Pop Concert and is joined by Rick along with Dan Palmer, another alum from the programs early days--who would go on to be the concert's chief arranger until Rick's retirement. Topics include: Details on the book's launch at the original auditorium on March 7th at Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Royal Oak Rick's early days developing the concert--and its initial reaction from staff and students Talent seeking talent, collaborating with instrumentalists--and shop teachers! Life-lessons, including teamwork and rigor and the enduring power of music You can read more about Pete Wurdock and his books at: www.blueboundarybooks.com. MyMediaDiary Podcast http://mymediadiary.libsyn.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3368102/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/8375884