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THU0CF31 1974 on i aosroel musk be Peacemakers jsS sin cam mm 2S gg mm mm -mr gospel group feautred at this year's Illinois State Fair. Traveling "as far as we can drive by leaving on a Friday form but they also are particular about the type of place at which they will appear. "We would hesitate to sing in clubs or places where liquor was served because of what our music says," Horsley explained. Their criteria for accepting a booking is based on two i II I JfiUIH 1 11 11 1 1 5 i a tj 'V i I I i Mjfcs, 4 i -X 1 .11 i r- y- i -l i v- i i r1" u. m-fc, i mm Inn n.nim.

ki Mmt By Kathie Pratt Of The Southern Illinoisan The Beatles did it to Beethoven and now some groups are using the same tactics on the Lord. Just as "Roll over Beethoven" rocked the music of one classical composer into a new musical dimension, so are gospel singing groups rolling the teachings of Jesus Christ into a hand clapping foot stomping religious rhythm. In gospel music, as in almost any other kind of music, a variety of approaches and techniques are used. Some treat gospel music as traditional hymns sung in churches while others weave in religious beliefs and ideas through popular musical arrangements. One semi professional group, the Peacemakers Quartet, includes a i songs in its repertoire.

"Gosepl music is a mixture of black spirituals, southern hymnals sacred heart music, church music with a little country flavor and traces of classical and rock influencing the rhythm," according to Doyne Horsley, bass singer with the Peacemakers. "There are 50 different kinds of gospel music," Horsley added. What the Peacemakers specialize in is a combination of classical, traditional and popular songs. They include in their performance works like the "Song of Joy" by Beethoven and a takeoff on "I believe in Music" which they renamed "I believe in Jesus." Their particular technique seems to be quite popular because they not only appear at more than 100 concerts a year but recently were the first group ever chosen to receive a special designation by the Governor of Illinois. They have been appointed the "Ambassadors of Goodwill" and will be appearing at various state functions.

Being singled out for recognition is not new to the Peacemakers. Horsley was voted the "Favorite Bass in Semi-Professional Gospel Music for 1974" by the Gospel Banner Music Association and the group was one of five selected to perform at the GMBA's Crown Awards Banquet this year. Hiey have twice appeared on the Grand Ole Gospel Show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and were the only things, Horsley said. "Tney have got to want gospel music and have got to want a four-part harmony." While the group hopes at least to cover expenses In their concerts, they don't request a specific fee before accepting an engagement. "We usually go for a freewill offering," Horsley said.

And just as the offering varies from one concert to another, so does the audience giving it. "In some crowds we get people who are very spiritual who will yell and shout, while others just clap and some sit and watch," he said. "But most people who listen to gospel music want to express their feelings about the music." Unlike rock groups, the Peacemakers do not encounter a lot of hero worship, Horsley said. "The audiences are much more reserved because over zealous behavior is not associated with our kind of music." But the autograph hounds still make an appearance after their concerts. "We easily sign two to three dozen aulo-eraDhs." Horsley said.

Tht Peactmaktrs Quartet from left includes Ted Price, Doyn Horsley, Dave Overstreet, Terry Troutman, Den Kelley and Jack Logs den night," the Peacemakers schedule up to four concerts on the weekends. Since their beginning in 1972, the Peacemakers have made three albums with their latest, "The Peacemakers Exploring Gospel," scheduled for release Nov. 9. Even though they appear to be popular in gospel music circles and their albums have sold well, the Peacemakers aren't giving serious thought to becoming full time professionals. "I personally think that in gospel music the singer ought to enjoy what he does and not have the pressure of providing a living for his family," Horsley said.

"I'm afraid that being professional would make me so business-oriented that I wouldn't enjoy the singing," he added. The other members of the Peacemakers who all hold full-time jobs include booking manager and lead singer Teddy Ray Price of Harris-burg, pianist and baritone singer David Overstreet of Marion, tenor and M.C. Don Kelley of Carbondale, bass guitarist Jack Logsdon of West Frankfort and drummer Terry Troutman of Marion. "If we were to go professional we would have to provide a living for these six families," Horsely said. And the member's families are an important consideration in other ways, too.

Whenever possible the families go along on the concert tours. Although the group spends about 80 hours a week together, Horsley said the family structure remains strong and unaffected. "I think our wives feel we are doing the right thing. All of us have been doing this all our lives it's something we have been married into." Not only won't the group travel a great distance to per- Southern Illinoisan "TP JIOSH UGLY FAT OR PAY NOTHING Start losing freight OR MONEY BACC MONADEX trrf UWet that wi3 blp curb year d-ir lor excess food. Eat Uss.

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Cherry Herrin Hart's Pharmacy Muf physboro Mail Orders Fillsd. Family Wedding plans fold Past Six THURSDAY, OCT. 31, 1974 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mon-iger of Murphysboro announce the engagement of their daughter Vicki L.

to Ray Huels-mann. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Huelsmann of Du Quoin. Miss Moniger is employed at City National Bank of Murphysboro.

Huelsmann is employed by Green's IGA in Murphysboro. A Nov. 23 wedding is I ft Vicki L. Moniger And he predicts gospel music will become even more popular than it is now. "I foresee its grabbing on like country music has.

"Last year I started a cultural traits study on music and found that about 20 mil-lion people in the United States would go to a gospel sing if it were within driving distance." The reason for this, Horsley concluded, is that "many like the style, many believe in what's being sung and many just enjoy the music. Some of those who attend gospel sings don't attend church." But he said that the audiences usually do understand the music and take an active role in voicing their approval or disapproval. "Gospel fans are much more critical of their music, and fairly so. Many are church people and its their religion and their musicyou just happen to be singing it. "They aren't afraid of coming up and saying 'I don't think you should sing that song again because I don't like the message." While the Peacemakers must sacrifice a lot of time away from their family, they feel the rewards they receive are worth the effort, Horsely said.

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"You just broke your leg on the slopes and didn't have time to go home and change." "You little tease," she bubbled. "I feel ndiculous, but it's hard trying to coordinate an outfit with a cast. Nothing looks right with it except ski-togs. You're lucky," she gushed, "that you aren't athletic." "Oh, but I am, I said. I felt ridiculous with my bowling ball in my cart, but it was worth it just to see the look on her face.

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