This past weekend I found myself at a church’s annual craft/flea market event. I heard a band playing Dixieland music with such enthusiasm that I had to check it
out. What a surprise. The band consisted of a group of senior citizens. The instruments were tuba, cornet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, snare drum, banjo, and keyboard.
It was interesting to watch the man playing the saxophone. When it was time for his lead part, he slowly arose from his chair and blasted out the tune. I was wondering where he got the breath to get a sound out of the instrument. It takes some good, strong lungs to play these things.
Then I realized the secret. Music is timeless. One never loses their ability to play and play well. Music comes from within, it is part of who you are. You may have trouble getting around or even holding on to your instrument, but you will find a way. And, in the magic of the moment, you are transported to another world--a world of foot-tapping, happy melodic sounds.
After they finished playing, each member slowly packed away their gear, which included microphones and amplifiers. Yes, it was a slow process, but the light shining from their eyes and the applause of an appreciative audience made it all worthwhile.
Oh, by the way, they call themselves "The Frog Level Philharmonic"...
Play on…Barbara
out. What a surprise. The band consisted of a group of senior citizens. The instruments were tuba, cornet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, snare drum, banjo, and keyboard.
It was interesting to watch the man playing the saxophone. When it was time for his lead part, he slowly arose from his chair and blasted out the tune. I was wondering where he got the breath to get a sound out of the instrument. It takes some good, strong lungs to play these things.
Then I realized the secret. Music is timeless. One never loses their ability to play and play well. Music comes from within, it is part of who you are. You may have trouble getting around or even holding on to your instrument, but you will find a way. And, in the magic of the moment, you are transported to another world--a world of foot-tapping, happy melodic sounds.
After they finished playing, each member slowly packed away their gear, which included microphones and amplifiers. Yes, it was a slow process, but the light shining from their eyes and the applause of an appreciative audience made it all worthwhile.
Oh, by the way, they call themselves "The Frog Level Philharmonic"...
Play on…Barbara
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