Ghosts of Brandenburg

The Ghosts of Brandenburg, by Richard Meyer, is a contemporary version of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. The song presents an eerie, mysterious tone, which is unique and remarkable. My orchestra is currently working on this piece and I am completely enamored of it. While I arranged the salsa and coffee containers at work, the song got stuck in my head. Is it not amazing how a song can do that? Suddenly, it just appears inside your head, playing as if you were listening to it right there. I love it when this happens with an enjoyable song like this one. Listening to it right now, I cannot see how people can live without music. It is such a valuable gift of life, a result of God's great creativity!

Yesterday, as I was attempting to practice for the tedious "All-State Auditions," when my younger brother decided to join me in harmony. He plays the violin as well, but plays the second violin part, while I play the first violin part (2nd chair!). The lack of basses, cellos, and violas gave a totally different sound, but pleasant nonetheless. We both enjoy the song and were captivated by it. Our heads buried in the black and white pages, it was nice to get our creative talents out for the world to hear (for now, our mom and grandma). My imagination transferred me into the stage of a professional theater, playing for all who shared my enthusiasm for classical music.

In Judges 5:3, Deborah (a fierce, woman warrior in the Bible), sings a song to God after being victorious. She said:

"I will make music to the LORD, the God of Israel."

This is what I will do as well. Whether in my bedroom or on the stage, I will make music to the Lord. I will play violin for Jesus!

~Thank you for giving me the gift of music and the talent to make music for you, Father. I am playing it all for the glory of God! :)

-Violin picture found on Google.