Strictly Gospel??

[pdpguy]

I will say this much, the moment I can get a consistent gospel jazz project off the ground...  Goodbye secular.

It is never about the money.  I only have to make enough to support my family. 

It is a very difficult road to traverse.  I cannot tell you how many gigs I have turned down because of material in question OR personnel problems. 

God has a plan for me.  He just has not revealed to me yet.  All I can do is pray about it. 

Peace,

Wolfram

pray, brother. pray. better yet, let "Prayer be made" in your life (Acts 12:5). in order for prayer to be prayer, there must be a connection made between the pray-er and God. prayer is communication between God and man. communication means talking AND listening. when you ask Him, wait on Him and His answer.

ain't no blessin'
like a holy ghost blessin'
'cause any other blessing
is just a deception

[MMCOGICboy]

I have a question is there anything wrong with playing in a "black" marching band to develop your skills on your instrument?

[Wolfram]

I am not a big fan of marching bands in particular.  They promote overblowing and bad playing habits.  I am not sure what the difference is between a regular marching band and a black marching band, but I imagine they share the same characteristics of playing too loud and jarring impacts to the teeth.

Not many sax teachers like marching season.

[dfwkeys]

I have a question is there anything wrong with playing in a "black" marching band to develop your skills on your instrument?

I guess you are referring to the music selections that they play which is usually secular music.  When i hear black marching band, the last thing that comes into my mind is sinning.  It's really all about enteratainment because they put on a good show.  There is nothing wrong with playing for a black marching band.  It really all goes back on what comes first in your life, Is God first or is the band your god.  When the bible talks about other idols, it's referring to anything that you worship and that could be your car, money, etc... As far as developing skills from a marching band, i'm not sure if that's the best approach, but as far as being right or wrong.  If it doesn't cause you to sin or it being a weight or interfere with you or God, then it's nothing wrong.  Some people might say it doesn't promote God, but neither does playing college football promotes God either.  Now if your band plays a song that goes against the will of God, then yes it will be wrong.  Like if ya'll go marching butt naked or something, LOL, (okay, that's a lil' off) or if you have to shout out profanity, i wouldn't quit the band but i also wouldn't particiate in that activity, kind of like working on the job, you go and do your job, but if your team is going for happy hour to get drinks and get drunk, then you don't have to participate.

[keynote]

dfwkeys.... you are wildin'.... LOL!!!

But yeah - in a marching band, be it "black", "white", or polka-dot, there are opportunities to enhance your musicianship. You're in frequent contact with other people who play the same instrument - some of whom may have lots more experience and you can learn from them. You may meet a director or section leader who is concerned with musicianship rather than over-playing or just dancin and puttin on a show. The music you play may open your mind/eyes/ears to new things you never thought you could play. And, hopefully, you'll be forced to practice your horn on a regular basis.

There are those risks you should always be aware of however, that have already been touched on, but I think the opportunities for improving are greater than those of not improving.

As a matter of fact, it was in my "black" high school marching band that I played my first major blues run.... it was a tricky lick in one of our songs, and I kept practicing it until I got it, and then I was like... HEEEEYYYY!.... that sounds TIGHT! ... and I incorporated it into my playing. That's when my soloing and improvising went to a whole new level.

- keynote

[dfwkeys]

HE HE! yeah, i can get a little wild, but i guess that's why we have these message boards to give our opinion.  Hopefully no one gets offended.  It just shows how each one of us is different.  And for us being diverse we can use so many things and not just one thing to give God praise and worship.

[theunit]

 in regards to the questions?..Ii feel like paul in  the bible when he said," if your heart don't condemn you then I will not.  I will tell you this from my experience  I started to play alto sax in 1977 and two year before that i player clairnet...in 79' I join the military and played in the army band for six years travel all over the world....ect..ect....ect....all the training was great and I t did serve as a place to shed ,learn and grow...I even join to colored musician club in Buffalo got in the union.. so I could play for the circus gigs gala's , blizzard ball..ect you name it i problly play it my my career ......BUT  there is  nothing in this WORLD that compares to being sold out for JESUS ....I will tell you this  about my life  back then even though I wasa christain I was not mature enuff in my walk  with God to handle the place I was playing in... lol  you kno' whats funny Now that I'm mature enuff in Christ to deal with the all the side show antics that come with the music...I dont want to play in those places anymore.....

just a snap shot of my life   ..
 The Unit aka Kevin Davis

[dfwkeys]

sounds great!

[musallio]

Why does it feel as if there has been too much judgement in these threads
It's like everyone who posts a comment has to be apologetic & state that they're not trying to get at some1 or something.

Come on guys, I don't think this is healthy for the threads.
I just came to check out what's happening here because you are all part of the great LGM fam

Let's love each other & not try to get on others (I'm not saying some1 is..) & remember the primary reason why we are here--to network--learn , teach & encourage ne another.

I have learnt so much about wind instruments from you guys before I can even own 1..

I understand some questions thrown in are "touchy" , but that's healthy for one to arrange their thought processes together.
Don't take offence easily (or at all) from people's views which might differ from yours. Stand up for what you believe (in a polite manner) & be a true Christ Ambassador (assuming we are all born again).

I love you guys & respect you a great deal.. I know that soon you will be my seniors in my chosen brass instrument.

Keep the peace

[seemunny]

Why does it feel as if there has been too much judgement in these threads
It's like everyone who posts a comment has to be apologetic & state that they're not trying to get at some1 or something.

Come on guys, I don't think this is healthy for the threads.
I just came to check out what's happening here because you are all part of the great LGM fam

Let's love each other & not try to get on others (I'm not saying some1 is..) & remember the primary reason why we are here--to network--learn , teach & encourage ne another.

I have learnt so much about wind instruments from you guys before I can even own 1..

I understand some questions thrown in are "touchy" , but that's healthy for one to arrange their thought processes together.
Don't take offence easily (or at all) from people's views which might differ from yours. Stand up for what you believe (in a polite manner) & be a true Christ Ambassador (assuming we are all born again).

I love you guys & respect you a great deal.. I know that soon you will be my seniors in my chosen brass instrument.

Keep the peace

Well, i just wanna start off by apologizing.

If you just give me a minute, i'll figure out why.

OK, i apologize for my apology not being as clear as it COULD be...and not having more of a "foundation".

But to play jazz and r&b, and then play gospel as well....im sorry but still (forgive me for apologizing again, that was an accident), the Eb is the same in all music. So what does that tell us?

If you answer "nothing", then i apologize for asking such a weak question. Sorry bout that!

[musallio]

Well, i just wanna start off by apologizing.

If you just give me a minute, i'll figure out why.

OK, i apologize for my apology not being as clear as it COULD be...and not having more of a "foundation".

But to play jazz and r&b, and then play gospel as well....im sorry but still (forgive me for apologizing again, that was an accident), the Eb is the same in all music. So what does that tell us?

If you answer "nothing", then i apologize for asking such a weak question. Sorry bout that!

  Oh hush! C$$

[seemunny]

Oh hush! C$$

Ok, i'm sorry!