The German philosopher Immanuel Kant referred to music as the “quickening art.” Music has the incredible ability to bring us to life. In music we find sounds that capture human emotion, tell our stories, express our feelings, and shape our memories. It’s amazing how a song learned 20 years ago is so easily remembered when we hear only the first few stanzas. Music is powerful and life-giving, and without it our lives would be impoverished. Don’t believe me? Watch the video above and see for yourself how music brought this old man to life.
At Faith UMC, we are blessed to have lots of opportunities to be shaped by music. Whether it’s our choir singing God’s praise on Sunday mornings, or an evening piano recital on our beautiful Steinway, music is one of the primary ways that we experience the presence of God at Faith.
Beginning this Sunday, April 15th, we have the opportunity to use life-giving music to extend the gift of life to others. “Music for Life” is a three-part concert series at Faith UMC that uses the blessing of music to be a blessing for others. There is no admission to the concerts, but we do want those who come to make a donation to a life-giving ministry. Here’s a run down of the series:
1. April 15th at 2:00 p.m. The AeolianWinds perform “Honey I Shrunk the concerto!” to benefit Imagine No Malaria.
2. May 6th at 2:00 p.m. The Morningside Trio performs “It’s Beethoven! I Promise!” to benefit Autism Speaks.
3. August 19th at 2:00 p.m. The Rainier Trio performs “The Mozart Effect” to benefit Imagine No Malaria.
I hope that you (and your family, friends, and co-workers) will join us for the concert series. I think it’s going to be a great way to be “quickened” while supporting these life-changing ministries.
For a more detailed description of each concert, click here.
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