The Power of Music

I've just returned from a reunion where I thought in-depth about the power of music in our lives. The occasion was a reunion in Iowa for Philmont Scout Ranch which I've written about before. I provided entertainment and led a "campfire" session Saturday night. I also helped a young musician named Ellyn with ideas for her master's thesis on the value of music to memory and community, and that's what really got me thinking. Music seems to reach a depth of emotion and meaning that is hard to capture with words alone, and it pushes enough brain buttons all at once so that it really packs a punch! I've seen this fact before in different studies including writings by Oliver Sacks, but I saw it firsthand as I watched the reactions on the faces of the people assembled to listen and sing along. Music just reaches deeper and makes us experience life in all its richness. It's a joy to be involved in the making and sharing of this wonderful gift!

What have I been up to recently?

I haven't written in a few weeks, and that's mostly because I haven't had public gigs on the weekend. I did the Senior Safari and the Song of Pueblo a few weeks ago, and they both went really well! They had the most people in attendance ever for the Safari, and the Song of Pueblo went swimmingly too! Then two weeks later I played and DJ'd for a wedding for a good friend that was definitely fun! Lastly I played for the aforementioned reunion that was very fulfilling. I am blessed. 

What's up this week?

Friday at 7:00 we are playing the Song of Pueblo at PCC one more time for the year. These performances at this venue have gone really well, and this is the last chance to see the show at PCC  this year, so if you haven't seen it, then come on out! Tickets are $15 and are available at the Visitor Information Center, 301 North Union, 719-543-2430.  You can call to reserve tickets and they’ll be waiting for you at the show.

Saturday we are playing the Song of Pueblo in La Veta at the Francisco Center for the Performing Arts at 7:00. We haven't performed this in La Veta for a few years, and we've been dying to get back up there to do it again. If you're in the area, please come out! Tickets are $20 and are available at North by Southwest 719-742-3307. 

That's it for this week. Take care of yourselves, and put the power of music into your life. 

Best,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch with Johnny Watson, David Enke, & Alan Polivka

What:  playing, singing, & telling the history of Pueblo at the Song of Pueblo oratorio

Where:  Hoag Theater, Pueblo Community College, Orman and Arthur, Pueblo.  719-543-2430 for tickets

When:  Friday, October 9, 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00)

Who:  Tom Munch with Johnny Watson, David Enke, & Alan Polivka

What:  playing, singing, & telling the history of Pueblo at the Song of Pueblo oratorio

Where:  Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, 127 W Francisco, La Veta. Tickets are $20 and are available at North by Southwest 719-742-3307

When:  Saturday, October 10, 7:00 pm