If you’ve ever wondered what to get your kids (or your neighbor’s kids!) for Christmas, this cartoon might give you some good ideas. I’m reminded of the old Chinese proverb that says, “If thine enemy wrong thee, buy each of his children a drum.” :-) Hat tip to fellow trumpeter Doc D’Errico for the cartoon!
Nevertheless, there are few gifts that give as much to all involved as a musical instrument. However you may (or may not) observe Christmas, we wish you peace.
All the best,
Mark
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Everyone knows the old stereotype of trumpeters being a bunch of attention-hungry adolescents who delight in lording their skill over each other by belting out borderline-obscene high notes. This elegant and reverent morsel of Christmas music will dispel that myth, once and for all. Or not. Click the “Play” (arrow) button below the picture to listen.
One way or another, folks, this will have you in tears. :-)
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All the best to you and yours,
Kathy
P.S. – Mark wishes me to assure everyone that he not one of the musicians featured in this selection. Really. ;-)
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Just wanted to toss out a quick reminder to anyone who may be in the same boat I am regarding their Christmas (or other holiday!) shopping. If you have items left on your list, please consider your PTM advertisers. All are good, many offer expedited shipping, and some even offer one-size-fits-all gift cards. To check it out, click on the ads in the right column!
Gifts are wonderful, of course, but don’t forget to spend some quality time with your loved ones, especially while school is out and work may be slow. With only one Christmas performance remaining for our family, we’ll be gearing up to gear down (!) and enjoy spending all the time together that we can. Playing music will be a big part of that, of course, but I see some board games and Guitar Hero in our future as well. It’s all good. 8-)
Coming soon: a musician’s review of Guitar Hero World Tour, a good look at resources for the church musician, a very special interview (shhhhh!), and much, MUCH more. For now, though, it’s time to get back to my practicing!
Keep playing,
Mark
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