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An Ordinary Carpenter's Saw Making Extra-Ordinary Music
Here are some comments from those who have attended: "That was a very informative and fun filled evening." "The music from that golden saw is beautiful. I would never have dreamed that such clear notes could be heard from a carpenter’s handsaw." "When I was invited to come to a concert to hear a ‘musical saw’ I didn’t believe it." "Those hymns played from the hauntingly beautiful music of a handsaw, brought back such nostalgic memories." "This concert was so different than I expected. I hardly knew what to expect when my friend invited me to hear a ‘singing saw’! But it was marvellous. And the story behind the music made this event very special." I will never forget the "Seven I Am’s" of John’s Gospel. That is a fantastic tool for remembering. You are also a gifted story-teller!" "When will you do this again? Your music and stories were great listening. I want to bring more friends next time!"
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Musical Saw Talk
Pamphlet
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One of my
discoveries has been the interest that communities have in Singing Saw
Concerts. In the several that I have conducted I’ve been intrigued at the
good turn-out and response by people to this novel event. In all sorts of
venues, church or non-church programs, the concerts have been a delight to
use as a tool to enlarge people’s vision on ‘just ordinary people doing
extra ordinary things’. It's a great way to open doors of ministry and
evangelism. I usually weave pertinent stories in amongst quite a few saw
tunes. That way the audience gets some unique music, a vision for mission
outside themselves, and a bit of humour to entertain. They also don't seem
to mind attending an event that lasts up to 90 minutes in length. (In a
couple of places the organizers included a pot luck meal or coffee and
snacks as an added incentive to give folk a whole program of fun and
fellowship.)