I went to Simpson for Theatre Education and Business. I had sung in High School and gotten I's (the highest) and 2's in competition in solo, duet and group. I took that to Simpson and wanted to sing with the choir. But you had to audition for Dr. Larson. To say I was scared my freshman year after doing the freshman volunteer chorus' OLIVER mash up...having to sing solo with him alone in his office...would be an understatement. He was a legend, renowned in the Mid-west and beyond for such a strong program. But I showed up, crossing the theatre/music DMZ line and auditioned for the choir. After my audition, which was short...I think I sang happy birthday....he said that he would accept me into the choir under one condition: that I would allow a vocal music education student to teach me every semester. I would be a guinea pig for a student and get free vocal training my entire 4 years at Simpson. I did. I improved. I sang a solo every semester for that group of vocal education majors. I joined the music honorary fraternity. I sang with the choir at college events including the opening of the Civic Center in Des Moines and was cast in operas when needed and time permitted. I will always remember his generosity in that vein and his encouragement. As I told him, "I just like to sing"...and sing we did. Rest in Peace