Update
Just a quick post today with an update on what’s going on in life…
I’m probably going to take a few weeks away from the blog while life is especially crazy. This past week, our music director, Danny Cox, released a new CD and we hosted a release concert in our main auditorium on Friday night. It was a really special night as we also captured the show for potential DVD release. The team on stage and behind the scenes knocked the entire night out of the park and it was such a great experience to be a part of. Hopefully I can post some video down the road of some cool moments from the night. Personally, as a fan of Danny’s music, I think it was one of the major highlights of my time at Kensington…let alone having the honor to mix it!
A week from Wednesday, I’m leaving on a very special music mission trip to South Africa that will take me to Johannesburg and Capetown mixing for a group of guys who were musical heros growing up. Some of you may be familiar with the group Acappella – a contemporary all vocal christian group a.la. Rockapella or Take6 that has been singing in some form or another for over 25 years. Growing up they were a huge influence on me and it was a great experience as I was building a professional portfolio to be able to work for the Aca Company back in 2002. A reunion group of some of the old members has formed, called Acappella Classic, to do an extremely limited number of dates over the next few years internationally and I’ve been asked to mix their shows and road manage when I can get away from my regular gig at Kensington. In addition to the tour in South Africa, there are plans for a central European tour next year, as well as an appearance in Nashville, TN next summer.
I’m really excited to embark on an adventure outside of the States for the first time. The only bummer is that my wife isn’t able to join and it will be REALLY hard to be away from my family for 12 days (the longest we’ve ever been apart). If you wouldn’t mind, I’d greatly appreciate prayers for safe travels and awesome ministry opportunities to be Jesus in a new place to new people.
Here’s a clip I found on Youtube of Acappella from back in the day…
I will return in a few weeks and we’ll be head deep into the marathon to Christmas. Until then…
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Introduction
My name is Tim Corder. I started this blog in February 2007 because there were so few of what I considered good church audio resources available at the time for my team. Fast forward over 5 years and I'm still at it, sharing learnings about the journey towards making audio great. I go through periods where I post a lot and other times when I don't. I'm thankful for the opportunity to share it all with you. Thanks for visiting! 
Tim,
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! You’ve come a long way since the days of holding the cue cards in the front pew during your dad’s concerts!
Thanks for the blast-from-the-past with the Acappella clip – so fun to remember those days.
Have a great time in South Africa! I know you’ll be a blessing to the people there.
Haha, I didn’t know you knew/mixed for those guys! Small world. I grew up in the Church of Christ and have known several guys that were in the group throughout the years. I know the trip will be awesome, especially with the guys in classic. I’ve spent a decent amount of time goofing off with Rodney Britt, and when you add the rest of them to the mix I’m sure you’re in for a fun 12 days!
Hey Tim, have a great time traveling with a great bunch of people. Be safe and we will keep you and the family in our prayers.