December - 2021

Musical Musings

Conversation Corners in the Cafe

Christian classical musicians hold a unique, small slice in the pie graph of this world. Breathing with both halves of our brain, we’re in a labyrinth of technique, mathematics, acoustics, emotions, our hearts and souls, as well as a million other circuits.

These musings are springboards in seeking the Lord’s ways to navigate the maze.

Café Jubalatte will be offering different conversations, adding new musings regularly.

We welcome your thoughts!

“Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders." Psalm 119:27

Wes Nance

Thoughts from a Musician's Heart

MY WEEK WITH JUD by Wes Nance Last month I spent a week with Judson “Jud” Carithers, age 13. Our friend, Alana, finding herself with a week off in Richmond, was hired to sub in our orchestra in Rochester and asked to stay with us. We were happy to oblige, and when Alana mentioned that her son, Jud, who was homeschooled, would come as well, Shannon and I didn’t hesitate. I’m not sure what I was expecting- the last time I saw Jud was back in 2017 he was a cute 7 year-old. Now h