This month is starting out with a chance to drum-in a new month. On October 1 at 3:00 PM, Sam Holmstock will lead about 20 fine folks in a workshop to explore the rhythms of African and AfroCuban styles. We’ve got a range of talents from beginners to advanced. I’m so looking forward to learning new techniques and enjoying the magic that happens when we make music together.
Music is an invitation to enter a unique part of our minds and to share that emotional journey with others. Recently our minister started singing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” from the pulpit, and the congregation burst forth with the tune and all the words. In my mind’s eye, I saw my mom singing and playing the piano. Music triggers memories. I often think about the power of the caring choirs we organize to visit people who are shut in, isolated, or lonely. We are triggering memories for others, as well as ourselves.
Other October dates include the Music Committee meeting on Wednesday the 11th at 7:00 by Zoom. The October Song Circle happens on Friday the 13th (You might want to wear a Halloween Costume!) in the Parish Hall: 6:00 for shared hors d’oeuvres and 6:30 for the singing.
Please mark your calendars for our grand fall concert on Sunday, November 19, at 3:00. Don’t miss this!
Sing soon, sing often, just sing!
Susan Hotchkiss, Director of Music
