The Sunday Musician

What motivates musicians?  Dean asked some really pointed questions yesterday in his comment on the Christmas post:

Do church musicians participate in worship? During the teaching, I frequently see them heading outside for a smoke or chatting with each other. Is a performer's interest in their performance alone? What do they love?

Actually, the ushers and kitchen ladies do the same. I know several musicians who have a deep love for God, and I apologize for painting you all the same color.

Some musicians play in a variety of church bands, in places they don’t attend unless they’re on stage. Why do church musicians move around? Is it the bands that attract them, the opportunity to perform, or the churches.

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