A WORD OF THANKS

One of the greatest benefits I have enjoyed as a member of Five By Design has been the opportunity to work with so many talented musicians. As we cross the country performing in so many different locations and working with a variety of orchestras and big bands, I am constantly amazed by the wealth of talent that is out there.

As fabulous as the talent is that we have run across, it is nothing compared to the small group of people we draw on to work with on a regular basis. We have been truly blessed to collaborate with gifted arrangers, pianists, drummers and others as well. There is not enough room in a single blog to list everyone that has been a part of the artistic success of Five By Design and to give them the credit they are due. Suffice it to say that I am eternally grateful for all that they bring to not only our group but to the greater art of music. Their commitment to excellence and passion for their art is inspiring. I often find myself listening to what’s going on in the shows and sometimes lose myself in the particular solo someone may be playing or the beautiful bed of sound supporting our singing. It is sometimes quite difficult to remain focused on what I’m there for with so much happening around me.

I know I have mentioned before how important music is to me on a personal level and working with these individuals only strengthens that feeling. With all that they do in the course of their own busy lives, they still find the time to work with us. I cannot express in words how much they mean to me, not only for their obvious musical gifts but for their personal character as well. They are a somewhat diverse group of people but share in the common goal of making music a part of their lives and bringing joy to others through their talents.

I hesitate to name names only because I am sure I would overlook someone. With all they have given us it would be unfair to name only those I can recall at the time of this blog. After being on the road for a few weeks, the mind gets a little fuzzy and a good night’s sleep is often a dim memory. So to those of you whom we have worked with in the past and hope to continue working with in the future, please know that you have the undying gratitude of Five By Design for all you have done for us and we can only hope to achieve the levels of artistic and personal integrity that you all share.

Terrence Niska