DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST
Here we are, as musicians, starting a new season doing what we do best: making music, either as soloists or with our colleagues. What a unique privilege this is!
May we never forget how fortunate and blessed we are to be able to do this in our lives.
I have new music to share with you, and it can be found in my choral works as well as in instrumental chamber pieces. Many of these are works I have specifically created for recitals, special concerts, educational settings, and worship services.
I am always grateful for my chamber music colleagues, vocalists, and choirs who give me the opportunity to "try out" these pieces for the first time in rehearsals, house concerts, and worship experiences. Their input is invaluable to me. Everyone needs good friends with whom to make music!
Wherever you are, whether you conduct, teach music, sing in recitals, or play instrumental music, make sure that during this season you consistently feel grateful for all that God has given you as a musician. Use your gifts. Inspire and encourage others through them.
The world we live in needs our music now more than ever.
All the best to you as you pursue your talents and gifts! We're all in this together.
Duane Funderburk
pianist/arranger/composer