[musictlk] Hello list

Sat Feb 26 23:50:23 UTC 2011

Mr. Gwizdala, it's spelled, "Djembe." BTW, please send the MP3 of
"Step By Step." This is one of my favorites, and hopefully, our team
will learn this for a "fun and fellowship," service. Blessings, Joshua

On 2/26/11, Marion Gwizdala <blind411 at verizon.net> wrote:
> Sheri,
>     Thanks for sending these on to us! They were great fun to listen to. I
> am going to share them with our music team for a little inspiration. I
> really enjoy the great rhythms! We just added a Djemba (not sure of the
> spelling) and, of course we have a tambourine and spoons. I am inspired to
> add a washboard, now!
>
> fraternally yours,
> Marion
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen" <swellsj at bgsu.edu>
> To: "NFBnet Music Talk Mailing List" <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 12:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [musictlk] Hello list
>
>
>> Hi, Marion,
>>
>> We have recordings... some boot legs of rehearsals and some bootlegs of
>> Sunday morning.  every once in a while, we actually record something on
>> purpose, but nobody is ever quite satisfied with the recording quality.
>> why is it you can get a great basist, a  sax and even a string quartet
>> when you want it but never anybody who wants to stand by the sound board
>> and twist knobs?
>> All that fussing notwithstanding, here are a couple things I can share
>> publicly without bringing the copyright police down on our heads! Smile.
>> (My spouse is the music director, so I'm always being reminded about
>> making sure copyrights are honored!
>>
>>
>> 1. Here's a setting of the Magnificat we like done a couple years ago by a
>>
>> quartet we had.  I think we still  have the sheet music.  This  is one of
>> mine: no, I'm not the pretty voice who starts the piece: I'm the one with
>> the bad cold singing the verses. Smile.
>>
>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2244397/10%2010%20Lift%20Me.mp3
>>
>>
>> 2. We sort of have a love affair with hand drums these days.  the Pastor
>> went  to Tanzania a few years back and we were never the same.  I think
>> this one is public domain, but I am not so sure.... it's rather long... we
>>
>> don't seem to know when to stop. There is a basket of hand percussion at
>> the door of the church, so people take what they want and  join right in.
>> I do think it's merry.
>> smile.
>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2244397/02%20Track%202.mp3
>>
>> 3. We joke that this is our classical piece. apologies for the  wash board
>>
>> player who is way too close to his mic!  But you can still hear the banjo
>> and it gives you the idea of what we often do with traditional hymns.
>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2244397/14joyfuljoyful.mp3
>>
>> 4.  We do sometimes have a choir and do things with classical guitar and
>> choir.  This is a psalm  we were using a lot a while back.  Once again,
>> not public domain, but we can get permission for this one, and I think I
>> still have the choir parts notated for the paper trained musicians..  Not
>> me singing either solo line. It is my guitar, though.
>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2244397/18%20keep%20me%20on%20the%20path.wav
>>
>> 5. And finally I couldn't resist adding our tribute to Louis braille.  I'm
>>
>> especially pleased with the percussion track here.
>> http://fridaynightlinguistics.org/braille-song-nov9-2009.mp3
>>
>> there's more recordings I could share off-list that have penny whistle and
>>
>> more audible banjo, but that oughta give the sense of the range of things
>> we do.
>>
>> Peace,
>> Sheri
>>
>>
>>
>> At 08:39 AM 2/26/2011, you wrote:
>>>Sheri,
>>>     Well, with a banjo and a penny whistle, I can only imagine the energy
>>>you create with your music. Do you have any recordings? We are starting to
>>>record our music team during services in order to help us improve our
>>>delivery. If you - or anyone else - have anything, let's trade!
>>>
>>>Fraternally yours,
>>>Marion
>>>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen" <swellsj at bgsu.edu>
>>>To: "NFBnet Music Talk Mailing List" <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
>>>Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 5:27 PM
>>>Subject: Re: [musictlk] Hello list
>>>
>>>
>>> > Hi there, Brian,
>>> > My spouse is the music director at the church we attend. I am only the
>>> > banjo player/guitarist/penny whistler/whatever is needed, but  I pretty
>>> > much know what he does and where he gets his resources.  He uses lots
>>> > of
>>> > on-line databases and lots of notes from previous years and lists of
>>> > songs
>>> > the band and the congregation know and like.  I'd be happy to chat
>>> > off-list if  you have other questions.
>>> >
>>> > Peace,
>>> > Sheri w-J
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > At 05:12 PM 2/25/2011, you wrote:
>>> >>Are there any on this list who are music directors for churches, and if
>>> >>so,
>>> >>what technology/resources do you use to get your job done?  Thanks,
>>> >>Brian
>>> >>----- Original Message -----
>>> >>From: "Joshua Lester" <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
>>> >>To: "NFBnet Music Talk Mailing List" <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> >>Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 5:07 PM
>>> >>Subject: Re: [musictlk] Hello list
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> > Brian, Welcome to the list. Blessings, Joshua Lester
>>> >> >
>>> >> > On 2/25/11, Brian Howerton <bshowerton1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >> >>     Hello all,
>>> >> >> I just wanted to introduce myself to the list.  I am a blind user
>>> >> >> of
>>> >> >> Sonar
>>> >> >> who just released my first worship project all recorded in sonar.
>>> >> >> I
>>> >> >> look
>>> >> >> forward to joining in on some of the discussions.  Thanks,
>>> >> >> Brian
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