I am envious of musicians. Always have been. As with technology of almost every description, I am a musical nincompoop: can’t sing (dogs howl), don’t have the wherewithal to play an instrument (fumble fingers), have trouble clapping to the beat (I’m the guy half a clap behind). My brother plays guitar, writes songs and plays/sings in a church band. My sweet wife plays guitar and sings like an angel. I’ve known organists that can make me weep for joy at the sounds coming out of the pipes. I love music, yet cannot participate in anything like a satisfying way. Sometimes I think that I would gladly trade whatever gifts I have, and half of what I possess, to have the gift of music. Wouldn’t that, and being taller, be great?
I am so thankful for musicians – for our own: Pam, the choir, our youth music ministry, the Screaming Hamsters, and everyone who sings at St. Thomas. It is such a joy when arriving in the front at the Procession to hear all the lovely voices singing. I am grateful to Pam for the hours she dedicates to practicing, preparing, playing and conducting our adult and youth choirs. The Screaming Hamsters bring such joy to my worship. Thanks be to God for the immeasurable gift of music.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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First of all, I have heard you at least chant... I thought it was amazingly beautiful! You should do it more often!
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I would echo your praise of Pam especially her work with the young singers. I am not sure that anyone heard this but those of us sitting in the back of the church a few weeks ago. The hymn that was sung during the service I think was "I Sing a Song of the Saints of God" . All of the children were singing and they sounded so amazingly beautiful! Thank you Pam for you hard work!