Assistant professor of music Kenyon Wilson found inspiration for his music in a word, an unusual word, popularized by James Taranto who writes for The Wall Street Journal. “Kerfuffle” or “commotion” in German evolved as an original composition by Wilson, performed at the end of spring semester by the tuba/euphonium ensemble. The title of Wilson’s work then provided inspiration for a column by Taranto. Read more…

May 15, 2008