Dear friends,
In the Bible, King David never lost the sense of awe that of all the people on earth God had chosen him to be king, to bless him with riches, honor, and a legacy.. “Who am I, O Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?” 2 Samuel 7:18 That’s how I felt leaving Thursday’s practice and how I feel today going into concert week! Who am I that I should be leading this wonderful band? I am not responsible for our success though I am one “cog” in the Lord’s plan. You are the musicians-I am the metronome with a few suggestions. Somehow, together we produce music that inspires people. And that is our goal. I look forward to this Thursday’s runthrough and Saturday’s concert.
Going forward, Let me ask some of you to raise your stands a little higher and position yourself to where you and I are always in communication. If you are not watching my every beat, at least peripherally, then you will be behind the beat and muddying the sound.
See you Thursday!
Jim