General Discussion

Eddie Veeder talked about it at the beginning:

"President Obama was aware that I would be playing music with young musicians from the neighborhood. But when he heard we were writing an original piece, a song just for the occasion, he said, 'That might be a lot of work.' And as usual, he was right. But it's been great work and it's everything the center stands for — its inclusivity, its access to resources, its mentorship and opportunity. So, we thank you for this opportunity."