Investing in Education


The great composer Mozart once made a wager with another composer that he could not play at sight a piece which he had composed earlier that day.

When the composer accepted the bet, the score was placed on the piano and he began to play.

After the first few bars, the composer suddenly stopped. As it turns out, the composition required that the hands play at opposite ends of the keyboard while a note was struck at its center.

Not having three arms, the man conceded defeat and Mozart took his turn at the piano.

He began to play the piece and when he reached the impossible note, he bent forward – and struck the key with his nose.

From my years in the senate, I know legislators face a difficult task. Balancing the state budget—particularly in lean times—may make legislators feel as though they are required to play notes on opposite ends of the keyboard and in the middle.

It will be difficult.

It may seem impossible.

And it can be done.

The strength of Utah’s economy tomorrow is directly tied to the quality of education we provide today.

By Lane Beattie, President and CEO, Salt Lake Chamber

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