Terry’s friends and neighbors came from miles around to hear her grandson’s jazz band. The five boys set up in his grandmother's backyard, which comfortably seated over 60 people.
Terry forestalled noise complaints by inviting all her neighbors via flyer and email: "Bring your lawn chairs and snacks to share!" Only the string bass was amplified, so the decibel level was kind.
These were high school kids – a sophomore on string bass, three seniors – alto sax, tenor sax, and drums; and an extra drummer who, as a college sophomore, added some pizzazz to the charts he played.
The boys performed a two-hour program including music by Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk.
These kids were good. It is amazing to me at least, to find musicianship of this caliber at the high school level.
What’s the spiritual perspective? It’s about finding God’s goodness shining past all the negative stuff the media spews out. It’s the tough guy singing his puppie to sleep; it’s Lorenzo treating horses with respect and finding they’ll do anything for him; it’s kids dedicating themselves to making the world a better place by playing beautiful music.
It’s about parents and grandparents and neighbors who celebrate young people as they venture into new responsibilities and new arenas.
It’s neighborhood at its best. Thanks Terry!
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