Chapman Stick™
My involvement with music is farther down the page. I wanted to place this image at the entry to my website as a reminder to me and to other artists that life is way too short. We should treasure every second and stay true to our art. Virginia Splendore passed away in May of 2011 way too soon. A page is dedicated to her on the Stick Enterprises website that you should see. I constantly strive to improve my skills as a musician and as a graphic artist. This image of Virginia I believe is my best work. Emmett Chapman, many Stickists and even Virginia’s brother Marco have told me that I captured Virginia’s attitude and intensity when she played the Stick.
This is Virginia (Virna) Splendore by Sean Rhys Stirling.
A truly gifted musician who lived and breathed music.
…and my musical world…
Chapman Stick – that’s what I play these days. I had a great run in the keyboard world and enjoyed wonderful gigs all around the planet. Now I study an elegant, unique instrument called the Chapman Stick™.
Just go to Stick Enterprises to see this marvelous instrument.
It’s a two-handed tapping instrument – fingertips on strings! You can explore every type of music.
It’s an instrument you should look into, if you desire to create new ground in the music world.
