PRESS RELEASE
March 31, 2005

CHURCH BAND ROCKS HERE AND INTERNATIONALLY
Local Band Plays Here First, Then On To Central Asia
 

Raleigh, NC –  They can jam with the best of them. Their classic renditions of old rock favorites such as “Takin’ it to the Streets” and “Satisfaction” will have you singing along and thinking you couldn’t possibly be sitting in church right now. 
 
On Saturday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m., the band "Band of Brothers" will present a one-hour concert of classic rock favorites at Hope Community Church in Southwest Raleigh. This is a preview concert for an upcoming music mission’s trip to Central Asia this spring.
 
The Band of Brothers concert is free and the community is invited to attend.
 
Band of Brothers consists of worship director Karl Moraski of Hope Community Church and several members of Hope’s contemporary worship band. They have been rehearsing a genre of music for weeks that’s been a little out of the ordinary for them. Well, the styles pretty common for them, but the lyrics and the form definitely veer from the standard contemporary church music fare.
 
“We’re having a great time with these old favorites,” comments Moraski, “and that’s what we’re hoping will happen when we travel overseas. We’ve been invited to support local mission activities there by acting as a “bridge” event into the communities we'll be visiting, providing a common ground atmosphere for all.”
 
Currently the full-time music and worship director at Hope Community Church, Moraski’s music and professional accomplishments include piano performances with various national and international orchestral and ballet companies, composing musical scores for the Carolina Ballet Company (his most current to debut in two weeks), TV and soundtrack recordings, and the writing and composing of worship and choir music specials.  
 
Moraski will be joined on the upcoming missions trip by church band members Rick Bandy, Brian Blackmore, Jason Gore, Mark Martyak, and John Pritchett, whose families have given their blessings and committed to support and pray for them during their two-week absence.
 
The Band of Brothers concert will be held in the auditorium of Grace Christian School, 801 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, near the South Hills and Crossroads area in Cary. Hope meets at the school for weekend services while construction continues on their own facilities adjacent to the school.
 
Founded in 1994, Hope’s unique vision includes ministering through the arts, media, and culturally relevant teaching.
 
For more information regarding the Band of Brothers Concert or Hope Community Church, visit www.gethope.net or call 532.0620.
 
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Direct press inquiries to:
Debbie Dodson
Promotions Coordinator
Hope Community Church
919.532.0620 x109
debbied@gethope.net
www.gethope.net