Dear Angela-
Today, I heard on CBC Radio that you gave your first solo recital at the age of nine in Toronto. Tonight, we are going to celebrate my daughter passing Grade 6 Piano of the Royal Conservatory of Music. She is nine years old, and I will tell her the following story about your father.
My great-grandfather was Frank Salmon, the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, and I understand he persuaded your father to be the Choir Master. I wonder if he got a moving allowance to relocate from England? When I was nine years old, Godfrey gathered all the boys in Sunday school to audition for the choir. Your father suddenly stopped playing the piano half-way through the audition, looked at me, and said "do you enjoy playing hockey?". I said "absolutley" and he replied "then please go pursue your passion". My younger brother, on the other hand, went on to be a star soloist in the choir and continues to perform with Christ Church alumni. So my brother gained the gift of music, and I perfected my slap shot. I hope my daughter gains some insight from this anecdote.
Here is to being nine in Ottawa!
Wishing you continued in your career,
Sean Caulfeild (older then nine)
Sydney Caulfeild (just nine)