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Christmas Concert Ruminations

Posted: December 20, 2008
Category: Music Education | Short URL: http://sywtt.com/?p=740
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195645_christmas_2My Christmas concert came and went. No, I don’t have a “winter concert” or “holiday concert.” We don’t play winter music at the concert. We don’t play Easter or Halloween or Arbor Day music at the concert. We play Christmas music. So it’s a Christmas concert. Why is it so difficult for people to understand that concept? Why are so many people scared of offending people that they let fear dominate their lives?

My concerts used to be offensive, but that was because my bands didn’t know how to play. Now, they sound pretty good, and all that stuff. We have fun. We perform both secular and sacred music. Of course, none of them have words, so there is really no such thing as secular or sacred instrumental music, but nevertheless, that’s how it ends up being.

I was so proud of the work my kids did! If you’re interested in hearing them (and telling me what’s wrong with them), let me know and I’ll try to email recordings to you.

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