Well it all started when my piano teacher (Mrs. Prillaman) told me to write a song. So I did. When I showed it to her she said to add to it. So I added six measures. When I showed it to her again she was amazed and loved it. And that’s where she said I will play it in two concerts, this one and one other. But yet I wonder, am I the only one in Da Capo that had this happen or am I one of the people in a long line that has had this happen? But right now, all that really matters, is that I’m here today with all of you and I’m playing a song I wrote and I’m proud of that.

This week, I will sing and lead a lot. Like most musicians, Christmas and Easter are pretty overwhelming with the sheer volume of performances. I began today at HRBC in the chancel choir leading a beautiful Palm Sunday service. On Thursday, Tracee and I both will sing at Woodland Hts Baptist in a wonderful solo quartet as part of "From Olivet to Calvary". We have had a great time rehearsing with our friends the Hulins, and building a new relationship with wonderful bass/baritone James Lynn. The performance is sure to be a great opportunity for all of us to make music together, further building our "community". Tues Nt, we will participate in and lead rehs for Da Capo. We will conclude our Holy week back at HRBC in the choir for Easter Sunday.

These experiences make a difference in our days every time. Every minute of every rehearsal is a chance to make music and to better ourselves through working with others. I had a great discussion with a friend and fellow BelCanto singer after worship today. We talked about singing, the hard parts, using the interest and not the principal, technique, intentions, styles, etc... That time made a difference in my day for sure.

All of these chances go by so quickly that in a few weeks it will all seem like a blur. A flash, a moment in time for us...