Thursday, December 10, 2009

The Contagious Band

When I was first approached 9 months ago about helping to restart our youth band, I admit I wasn't incredibly enthused...we actually had a youth band a few years ago, but shut it down because the youth group just wasn't that into it. I was leading on stage, so it was more work than what I felt was worth at the time.

But, I've been pleasantly surprised by this experience with The Contagious Band. I decided, instead of helping to lead on stage with a guitar and a mic, I was only going to coach, which has been a great decision. Our band, keys, drummer, electric guitar, bass and two vocals (one male and one female) is made up entirely of students, except for our bass player who is one of our adult youth leaders (and we'll gladly replace him if we find a student who's got what it takes).

And, no joke, these kids are really good. They're still working out the kinks that come with leading worship for the first time, but they've done a great job and it's been a lot of fun to work with them.

Here are a few videos.







Nate

2 comments:

Brenda said...

They really are good, and it would be great for them to perform in one of the two worship gatherings sometime. Because you are their coach, and not the leader of the band, they have taken ownership of it. Their enthusiasm is evident.

Pilgrim Worship Band said...

Hello!

Great songs! Keep-up the great work!
We are a worship band from Spokane, WA. We are actually immigrants from Ukraine. We have songs in Russian and English. Maybe check us out and give us some suggestions? :)

Thanks!