Dear friends,
For almost 50 years whenever I’ve waved a stick in front of a group of people, something magical happens, they make music! In my morning devotions today I was reminded of what a blessing you are to me. I was blessed in my teaching career with some very good bands. One of the greatest joys of that time was to sort through stacks of music at music stores or conferences to find the right piece for the band-that one piece that connects with the ensemble. It’s often a guessing game but at some point the bands have always latched on to a work that is accessible and enjoyable to play-that’s the magic of being a band director! Thank you for bringing that joy back to me in these later years.
In my personal walk of faith, a guiding scripture for my life comes from the 37th Psalm, "Take delight in the Lord and He will give you your heart’s desires." Thank you for your commitment in rehearsal and performance. You are the foundation of our success and an answer to prayer!
Jim