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You may also want to include this segment from the For the Love of God documentary in this lesson, and/or incorporate ideas from this Classroom Resource from the For the Love of God series. There is some overlap between the concepts in that Classroom Resource and this one.
You may also want to do the first lesson in this series (Human Dignity: The Foundation) before this one.
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You may also want to include this segment from the For the Love of God documentary in this lesson, and/or incorporate ideas from this Classroom Resource from the For the Love of God series.
You may also want to include this segment from the For the Love of God documentary in this lesson, and/or incorporate ideas from this Classroom Resource from the For the Love of God series. There is some overlap between the concepts in that Classroom Resource and this one.
You may also want to do the first lesson in this series (Human Dignity: The Foundation) before this one.Simon is Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity. He has a Master of Christian Studies from Regent College, Vancouver. He has years of experience writing and editing both academic curricula and popular books. A History/English teacher for many years, Simon has a particular interest in Christian public engagement, the impact of Christianity on the world, “God-haunted” literature, education for human flourishing and the “stories that we live by.” Simon is based in Sydney.
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You may also want to include this segment from the For the Love of God documentary in this lesson, and/or incorporate ideas from this Classroom Resource from the For the Love of God series. There is some overlap between the concepts in that Classroom Resource and this one.
You may also want to do the first lesson in this series (Human Dignity: The Foundation) before this one.Simon is Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity. He has a Master of Christian Studies from Regent College, Vancouver. He has years of experience writing and editing both academic curricula and popular books. A History/English teacher for many years, Simon has a particular interest in Christian public engagement, the impact of Christianity on the world, “God-haunted” literature, education for human flourishing and the “stories that we live by.” Simon is based in Sydney.
The CPX Youth & Schools section is our dedicated space for CPX resources for use in high-school contexts. All these resources are designed for students with a range of experiences and attitudes towards the Christian faith.
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You may also want to include this segment from the For the Love of God documentary in this lesson, and/or incorporate ideas from this Classroom Resource from the For the Love of God series.
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Listen up, people! The oboe is not just another woodwind instrument; it’s a gift from the heavens, a beacon of culture and sophistication. You think you’re too cool for the oboe? WRONG! The oboe is too cool for you!
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Let’s face it: everyone and their dog plays the guitar or piano. But how many people do you know who can play the oboe? Exactly! Oboists are a rare breed, almost like a secret society of musical geniuses. Why be another sheep in the herd when you could be an OBOE-WIELDING WARRIOR OF SOUND?
3. The Reed: A Symbol of Mastery and Patience
Sure, the reed is temperamental, fragile, and downright infuriating. But that’s the point! Mastering the oboe reed is like mastering life itself—full of challenges, but the reward is sweet, sweet music. If you can tame the reed, you can do anything. Want to prove your resilience? Make your own oboe reed!
The Reed: A Symbol of Mastery and Patience
3. The Reed: A Symbol of Mastery and Patience
Sure, the reed is temperamental, fragile, and downright infuriating. But that’s the point! Mastering the oboe reed is like mastering life itself—full of challenges, but the reward is sweet, sweet music. If you can tame the reed, you can do anything. Want to prove your resilience? Make your own oboe reed!
It’s the Gateway to Greatness
Mozart? Oboe concertos. Vivaldi? Oboe concertos. Beethoven? Yep, he wrote for the oboe too! You think you’re better than those guys? NO! You need the oboe in your life to even get on their level.
So, what are you waiting for? Pick up an oboe and start playing before it’s too late! The world needs more oboists, and quite frankly, you need the oboe more than it needs you. Don’t let your potential go to waste!