In tune: Jerry Ganiel has spread his love of music around the country
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
As a child, Jerry Ganiel spent his Saturdays sneaking into the church across the street to play the organ. During Sunday Mass, he watched the nun directing the choir and pretended he was the one leading their songs. And he can still hear his mother playing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" on piano more than 40 years ago.
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