Music gives us a way to communicate where words fail. Countless times we are “stuck for words” or we exclaim “I just can’t describe it!” It is music that knows no language barrier, and it is music that speaks to the soul. Have you ever tried to watch a movie without the sound? Sure, you can read the captions, but …

I sat up in bed, blinking into the dark, trying to remember if I had to get ready for school, or if it was Saturday. I squinted at the clock on my nightstand—2:03 a.m. Why am I awake? I yawned, rubbing my eyes. Suddenly I remembered, and grinned from ear to ear. It was early Christmas morning! I listened closely… not …