Introducing the Snow Band!

So, what do musicians do when they're snowed in? They create some new members for the family band! Check out these amazing snow sculptures created by Russ and the kids!

Frosty the Pianist

Porky the Bass Player!

 

Summer of God-given Gifts!

The Summer of 2013 has come and gone, but will forever be one of the most memorable in Campbell family history. We are so thankful to the Lord for the wonderful experiences He allowed us to be a part of and would love to share our joy with you.

Emma kicked off the summer by winning the Hoosier Auditions State Violin Competition at Butler University. Here is a clip of one of her performances, the "cadenza" of the Haydn violin concerto:

 

Another highlight of Emma's summer was auditioning to play in a professional symphony. She is now the youngest member of the Anderson Symphony Orchestra!



 

In July, Alyssa was awarded a scholarship to Orangehaus Music Business Camp at Anderson University, where her band, a trio of three girls, won the prestigious "Battle of the Bands" contest! Their performance of Radioactive stole the show, and they were given the opportunity to work with Tom Jackson, a live performance coach who has worked with Taylor Swift, Jordin Sparks, The Band Perry, Jars of Clay, Casting Crowns, and many others. What an amazing experience!

 

 

Alyssa also competed in the Indiana State Fair Young Hoosier Piano Competition, where she performed her original composition, Memory. She was honored to win first place, following in the footsteps of her dear old dad as a composer.

 





 

In the midst of cheering his sisters on, Trey received a new, better quality cello and has been making great strides in his musicianship. And, on a side note, he was awarded a gold belt at his karate promotion in June. (And will be moving up to green belt at his next promotion!)

God has certainly poured out His blessings on our family this past summer! We want to give Him all glory and praise! Allowing us to use our gifts to honor His kingdom is one of the greatest joys in our lives. We pray that we will be able to "live a life worthy of the calling we have received." (Ephesians 4:1) 

Between You and Me...

This song has been a favorite of Russ' ever since DC Talk released it back in 1995. Little did he know he would be arranging it for our family's group almost 20 years later!

This footage was taken during one of our rehearsals at Fellowship Baptist Church in Portland, Indiana. We hope the song's message of confession and forgiveness will prompt you to evaluate any broken relationships in your life and seek God's help in mending those relationships.

"Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive." Colossians 3:13

Merry Christmas

Here's a musical Christmas card from our family to yours. May this season be filled with the joy and peace that comes from knowing the Christ of Christmas!

The Day That Love Was Born

Video of an "unplugged" practice session ~ "The Day that Love Was Born"

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Here at the Campbell home, we've not only been busy decking the halls, we've also been hard at work rehearsing for several upcoming Christmas performances. Russ has added a new arrangement to our Christmas repertoire, a beautiful song titled "The Day that Love Was Born" by Christian artist Dara Maclean.

We had the privilege of seeing Dara perform live at World Pulse Festival this past summer, and the girls even got to meet her, get her autograph and have a photo taken with her. They were impressed with how friendly and personable she is!

The lyrics to this soulful song offer a poignant description of the day Jesus burst into the darkness of our world to offer us His light.

He took on our skin so he would forever know what it felt like to be dust.

"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust." Psalm 103:13-14

He remembers us.

The day that love was born

It changed everything

And Jesus the Son, 

The Almighty One

Sent here to redeem.

He came to save, 

Not just to give his life away

You made a way, everything changed

On that glorious day...

The day that love was born.  

This Christmas, let's find joy in this simple fact: He remembers us. He has come to bring us love and light. He has made a way. Hallelujah!

He Changes Not

Jobs, relationships, circumstances, health, finances... In a world full of change, one thing remains constant: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." (Hebrews 13:8) What a comfort to know that His love NEVER changes!

Russ recently wrote this song (music and lyrics), inspired by a poem from 19th century preacher and poet Horatius Bonar. Hope you are blessed and comforted by the message of this brand new song!

Beautiful Things

He has made everything beautiful in his time. Ecclesiastes 3:11

Have you had one of those moments lately? You know the moment... the one where you stand back in awe at what God's done for you? Where you wonder how in the world He took your life and fashioned what looked like an awful mess into something beautiful? And whether or not we consider our past sins to be as bad as the next guys' or girls', let's face it: If it weren't for His grace, we would all still be a mess.

I think that's why this song, "Beautiful Things," seems to strike a chord with everyone who hears it. The lyrics remind us that God has transformed our broken pieces into beautiful things for His glory. Hope you enjoy Russ' arrangement of this popular song by the group Gungor!