Texas Brass

Mix the intensity of good brass music with the enthusiasm of youth and you have a summary of the Texas Brass Concert last night in Kearny.

In a nice spectrum of musical expression , there were timbrels, drama, vocals and chorus all mixed with the big hearted

flavor of the southwest. One of the refreshing aspects of visiting bands is the chance to step out of the hip, hype, guarded

lifestyles of the NJ/NY metro area, and watch the interaction and expression of salvationist youth from a different cultural spectrum.

Struggles of youth, characterized by one witness last night, remain the same in any culture, but the form of expression can be uplifting heard

through the perspective of another part of our vast american culture. Watching the easy mix of NJ& TX youth in the fellowship time,

reaffirmed my faith that genuine Christlikeness and enthusiasm easily crosses any cultural lines. Pizza and soda quickly cleared the

hesitancy barriers of conversation, and laughter filled the distance between the eastern and western lifestyles. A growing circle of

hackety sack soon had 20+ NJ and TX youth in one end of the small gym bouncing off each other like the small ball in the game.

Our Youth Band provided a warm and accepting welcome to our guests, and showed that their quality is deeper than just musical excellence.