CONVERSATION WITH SIEGFRIED PALMby TIM FINHOLT | ![]() |
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>>"After years of playing cello in the traditional fashion, I
have discovered a spiritual application for this wonderful instrument. I
have been playing for the past two years in a contemporary ensemble of 8
musicians and 8 vocalists. We play variety of Christian folk music and worship
titles. During a set, we will improvise and allow the musicians an unusual
freedom to allow the Spirit to flow through our instruments for 10-15 min.
(800-2000 in attendance). The result is somewhat humbling. People will come
to us and indicate that they have received ministry from the Spirit in the
melting away of past emotional hurt and pain. And it seems that it is the
distinct sound of the cello in particular is most attributed to this resulting
inner healing. As it has been two years in performance now and the comments
still come, I thought I would post this for your review and comment.
1. Do you have an opportunity to allow the Lord to use your instrument as
a prophetic voice of healing and encouragement?
2. For the Christian cellist: Are you aware of the potential for ministry
in this realm?
3. For agnostics or atheists: Consider the possibility of playing in a heavenly
orchestra, moved by a loving hand, creating spontaneous music beyond your
own musical ability."
JCHolborn, M.A.
Pasadena, CA
>"Hi JC:
I too have participated in similar settings (though not to the extent to
which you describe) I agree that the sound of the cello can be used by the
Spirit of God to bring a transcendent experience to listeners. Several members
of my congregation who are very open to the leading of the Holy Spirit have
told me that the sound of the cello has brought them blessings. I believe
that I am most free when playing the cello for the purpose of worship as
opposed to playing for the sake of performance.
I think that Bach had a grasp of this reality."
Paul Tseng,
ICS Cello Chat Moderator
"I saw this hanging in my teacher's room, and I really liked it:
THAT IS WHY I TEACH MUSIC
NOT because I expect you to major in music.
NOT because I expect you to play or sing all your life.
NOT so you can only relax or have fun.
BUT - so you will be human
so you will recognize beauty
so you will be sensitive
so you will be closer to an Infinite beyond this world
so you will have something to cling to
so you will have more love, more compassion, more gentleness,
more good... in short, more life.
Of what value will it be to make a prosperous living unless you know how
to live?
THAT IS WHY I TEACH MUSIC"
Anonymous
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