This post, strictly speaking, is not faith related. However, it does have to do with music! Twice in the space of seven days, I've attended live music events. It doesn't get much better than that for me. As a musician who is more often than not sitting on the bench playing, it is a real treat to listen to others for a change. Last weekend, I was at the first ever national women's conference put on by the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Saturday was a 'free' evening with various events to attend. I chose the concert at the conference hotel with fabulous music by two groups: Clan Hannigan, led by Steafan, and Lost Pilgrims. A most enjoyable evening of music and entertainment.
Tonight I went to "Spring Fling", an annual fundraiser for the band program at my son's school. The music was provided by the jazz bands - one band per grade, Gr. 9 through 12 - and an alumni band. Once again, great quality music and really good entertainment.
These two very different events held 1,200 miles apart made me think about the power of music in our lives. It would be easy to take music for granted. After all, we hear it nearly everywhere we go - the grocery store, the airport, traveling in the car, etc. I can hear a song from a certain time in my life and be instantly 'transported' back to that year (1970 something?) and sometimes even a specific place where I was when I heard it.
Now, just for a moment, think about how this relates to the pieces we sing in worship. The staying power of words and music is phenomenal. Words of faith and statements of belief can be planted in our hearts and minds using music and be used over and over to assure us of God's love and plan for us. I say, bring on the music!
2 comments:
I think your last paragraph is so very true, AuntE, and it underlines the importance of correct theology in our worship music choices.
Amen to that!
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