BlueDGT
New Member
I guess I'm a littIe late chiming in since you seem to have already made your mind.
have been playing in a P & W band for over 8 years now and while their has always been a bit of drama here and there throughout my tenure I pretty much try to stay out of it.
I guess the main thing you need to decide is why you do it. If you are doing it for your own edification and satisfaction and the you are not liking the environment and the situation then I suggest you leave.
If you are doing it as a ministry to others and for your church then I say weather it out and don't let it bother you. I know that sounds easier said than done but once I decided I was not doing it for me and my personaI benefit. found it a lot easier to stay away from the drama and grumblings.
I will say that although I was kind of out of my element at first having never played this genre I don't regret getting involved at all. I have learned a great deal and i know that my playing with a group and ensembles has definitely improved no matter what genre of music I am playing. It has been a rewarding experience.
While one would hope that you would not have to put up with this kind of stuff in a church environment you are dealing with people and like someone mentioned previously "nobody is perfect".
have been playing in a P & W band for over 8 years now and while their has always been a bit of drama here and there throughout my tenure I pretty much try to stay out of it.
I guess the main thing you need to decide is why you do it. If you are doing it for your own edification and satisfaction and the you are not liking the environment and the situation then I suggest you leave.
If you are doing it as a ministry to others and for your church then I say weather it out and don't let it bother you. I know that sounds easier said than done but once I decided I was not doing it for me and my personaI benefit. found it a lot easier to stay away from the drama and grumblings.
I will say that although I was kind of out of my element at first having never played this genre I don't regret getting involved at all. I have learned a great deal and i know that my playing with a group and ensembles has definitely improved no matter what genre of music I am playing. It has been a rewarding experience.
While one would hope that you would not have to put up with this kind of stuff in a church environment you are dealing with people and like someone mentioned previously "nobody is perfect".