Morning Has Broken

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Help your children (and yourself) calm down and drift off to peaceful slumber to beloved tunes played slowly such as "This Is My Father's World," "All Through the Night," "Jesus Loves the Little Children," "Leaning On the Everlasting Arms," "Wonderful Peace," "The Lord's Prayer," and "Jesus Loves Me, This I Know." Play it in your car as you travel to and from work or school to unravel your tense muscles! Put it on when you come home to relax.

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"Flawlessly performed, Barb’s music is both peaceful and uplifting. She has full command of her keyboard instrument and fully utilizes its expressive potential."

Quiet Moments is not only a collection of beloved hymns; each song is played simply, slowly, and quietly. Did you know that scientists have discovered that blood pressure goes down when we listen to soothing, quiet music?

In my mind, the old hymns are among the most beautiful. More and more churches are incorporating them into their contemporary services, partly because of their beauty, and partly to keep them alive, I suspect. For when songs are no longer heard, they die out. And it would be a travesty to allow the old hymns, so full of not only loveliness, but character, and memories, to fade away. Young people deserve to become familiar with them, to enjoy their richness and beauty. Acquainting the younger generation with the old hymns helps bond them with the older generation, I think. And that... is priceless!!

So if you enjoy slow, meditative, quiet instrumental music, you just might like Quiet Moments. I hope that you do, and that it blesses you.

Quiet Moments is a collection of classic hymns that have been near and dear to my heart over the years. I can recall my first day as an upcoming fifth grader at my Sunday School class at Northminster Presbyterian Church after we moved to Finneytown here in greater Cincinnati. I was nervous about going to a new class, not knowing anyone. Even then, I felt as if I had stepped back in time. It was a traditional class, all seats facing forward, old wood frame chairs, old songbooks in an old room upstairs. Something was even more unique however; our teachers were all men (fathers of my classmates.) I don’t think I realized for a long time what an impact that had on me, to be taught by three wonderful, faithful, godly men. We sang traditional songs, accompanied by a piano. “This is My Father’s World” was one that we sang frequently and that I soon learned. “The Old Rugged Cross” was another one that I learned there. Whenever I hear those songs, it is so clear in my mind; I am back in time, in that room. I can still picture those three men and hear their voices as they lead us in worship and then broke us into groups to teach us the Bible lesson.

Of course, as a younger child I learned “Jesus Loves Me”. Most likely, it was the first song I learned in the church nursery at Westminster Presbyterian here in Cincinnati. Later when I was in college at Miami University in Oxford, Cat Stevens made famous “Morning Has Broken.” It became one of my favorite songs. And if you have ever attended a Billy Graham Crusade, or watched him on television, you too have probably fallen in love with “Just As I Am”.

A percentage of the profits will go to Sonlight Power bringing solar light and energy and the light of God's word to needy peoples throughout the world. Sonlight Power installs solar panels in hospitals, orphanages, schools, churches, and other institutions so that they have lighting and electrical power. Go to www.sonlightpower.org to find out more information about this amazing ministry!

My mother, Ruth Lemon, did the beautiful watercolor on the cover. To order a frame-able matted watercolor print of only the painting (minus type), or lovely note-cards, email Barb at barbtelecsan@aol.com. Specify size for frame-able matted print.

I am also available to play at special events. I play popular music as well as gospel. You may contact me via email, barbtelecsan@aol.com. Recently I have been playing quiet background music for monthly healing services at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. I recently played at Miami University's 200th celebration alumni fundraiser banquet at the Oscar Event Center (Cincinnati).) April 21st, I will be playing at the CCV (Citizens for Community Values) fundraiser banquet at the Xavier University Cintas Center (Cincinnati).

Below are some comments from satisfied customers:

Barb Telecsan provided musical accompaniment during our recent Spring Partnership Banquet at the Cintas Center on the campus of Xavier University.
What a delight! The mix of hymns and light classical music that Barb chose were the perfect background for our pre-event social hour and dinner, perfectly setting the tone for the event. Flawlessly performed, Barb’s music was both peaceful and uplifting. She has full command of her keyboard instrument and fully utilizes its expressive potential.
I highly recommend Barb Telecsan’s keyboard artistry
- Jerry Lyon Vice President, Operations,Citizens for Community Values (513) 733-5775 CCV.org

Barbara Telecsan has played for several private events at the Cincinnati Art Museum. She is very professional and our clients enjoyed her talents and entertainment. I would highly recommend Barbara to play at your event.
- Marilyn Maxwell; The Cincinnati Art Museum

Barbara played the keyboard at the Mariemont High Class of 1950 Reunion at The Mariemont Inn. She was very professional, easy to work with and played expertly. The music was a nice variety which pleased everyone. As the manager of private dining at The Mariemont Inn, I would highly recommend Barbara for any event.
- Lisa Hopkins; National Exemplar Restaurant; Mariemont Inn

I received nothing but compliments on your inspiring piano performance. And, I really enjoyed working with you. I look forward to hearing from you for next year's event, if not sooner.
- Kenisha D. Crum; City of Forest Park

Barbara Telecsan performed at the Oxford Lane Public Library on July 10, 2007 and provided an enjoyable hour of entertainment. Her renditions of standards and popular songs from the 1940s through the 80s on piano were warmly received by the audience. Barbara Telecsan conducts herself in a professional manner, communicates well, and is easy to work with. I recommend her to any organization looking for musical entertainment within her area of specialty.
- Eric Johnson; Oxford Lane Public Library

Barbara Telecsan played for several hours for our Miami Charter Day event. It was beautiful. And the perfect backdrop to our event. I would recommend her for any event.
– Laura Goforth; Miami University Alumni Association

At a recent funeral at a large church, Barbara Telecsan was asked to play the piano during a 2 hour visitation prior to the service. Barbara did an outstanding job in providing appropriate music for those 2 hours. The family was very pleased and her fee was very reasonable. If you would like to speak to me personally about this, please feel free to contact me at 513-398-9100;
- Richard L. Parker

For more relaxing, meditative, instrumental music, check out my other CDs, QUIET WATERS, QUIET WATERS II, and AN OLDE TIME CHRISTMAS.