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"With openness, take the first step – ALWAYS!" These words were spontaneously written by Jorja Fleezanis in a copy of Paulo Coelho’s The Pilgrimage that she gave me after a lesson at the International Festival-Institute at Round Top in 1999. It must be said that I have taken both that advice and everything written in Mr. Coelho’s book to heart over these years, and I remain profoundly grateful to have met such a phenomenal musician and human being at what was a truly critical time in my development. Musicians worldwide are now remembering Jorja, a beloved musician, orchestra leader, champion of living composers, undisputedly revered colleague and truly dedicated teacher and mentor to young people worldwide. Ms. Fleezanis died at her home in Michigan on September 9, 2022. Her impact on the field is undeniable, and memorials abound: a recent

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