Begin To Begin was first performed February, 2007 by the Manhattan School of Music Composers' Orchestra under the direction of Maestro David Gilbert. The program note reads:

"... So God bless motorcycles & far out heavy trifles
You know you can't memorize Zen
Hang your hat on your nose, don't hide in your clothes
Smile at someone, begin to begin"

- Greg Brown
from Rooty Toot Toot For the Moon
© Greg Brown / Sanskrit Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

Snow on Sand Beach, Acadia National Park © Yasmeen Hossain.