Sounds of Music, March 2011
Gratitude and excitement fill me as I write this article. With less than two weeks to go, plans for an impromptu benefit concert are rapidly falling into place. When I learned that Louisa Wimberger, one of our former members who happens to be a wonderful folk singer, was returning to town for a week, my first thought was to invite her to sing during our Sunday worship services. But plans had already been made for that Sunday. So the idea of a (mostly) folk concert with many of our talented members and friends came to mind. Moreover, proceeds would benefit the church and the music program. I quickly began contacting folks, who generously volunteered their time and talents.
Louisa will be sharing the concert with Wendy Repass, Scott DeVeaux, Mike Cventanovich, Mike Dunn and Janet Muse, Liz Lindau, Penny Bowles, members from our Adult Choir, and others. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the “Three Duudes” (Bill Gardner, Mike Ludwick, and Michael Manto) will make their first appearance at TJMC! The concert will have already taken place by the time you read this, but due to the brief (and frantic) time-frame in which we are working, please know that we tried our best to spread the word electronically, with flyers, and by word-of-mouth.
Our Adult Choir makes me happy and gives me inspiration. We share a common goal of creating music that will strengthen and intensify our worship together on Sundays. Because we are unified in our purpose, we are a wonderful and supportive community that works well together and brings humor and joy to our work along with an open attitude to new approaches. The upcoming music is exciting and inspiring. As always, new singers are welcome, even if schedules only allow a month of participation. Please contact me if you are interested in giving us a try so I can have music ready for you. And please note that there will be no rehearsal Thursday, March 10.
I thought you might enjoy this humorous quote that was found in a newsletter from a different church. “At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be ‘What Is Hell?’ Come early and listen to our choir practice.”
KaeRenae Mitchell
Director of Music