Mary Mulfinger Orozco  Sharon Mulfinger Gerber

OUR FAMILY

We are the ninth and tenth of the eleven children. A long and rich heritage of music making in the family has formed our love for good music. Our parents, as well as both sets of grandparents were professional musicians so it was understood that each of us would learn to play instruments as well. All of the 11 children are grown up now but each has an instrument he/she still likes to play. Three of the eleven kids majored in performance during their university studies and continue to be active musicians.

ABOUT OUR "KAFFEEMUSIK"

As we were growing up, we were always busy practicing, learning and listening to classical music. In an effort to find relaxing music that would balance out all the intellectual classical music, we ended up developing a style that fit our tastes perfectly and provided the perfect change of pace. We decided to call it "Kaffeemusik". Before we parted ways after graduating from the university, someone suggested to us that we record this music and make it possible for others to enjoy. To our surprise, the CD (Eine Kleine Kaffeemusik) became very popular and people begged for more. So we have continued to write this "Kaffeemusik", despite the long distance. Our music keeps us close in heart, and gives us a chance to exchange our thoughts and experiences in more ways than just words.

ABOUT OUR HYMNS

Hymn arrangements are nothing new but we hope that our renditions will bring a fresh spirit to some of the songs you may have heard all your life. It is our desire that the music does not draw attention to ourselves, our playing ability, or even the arrangements, but that the music will cause the listener to think about his Creator.

                                                              Short Bios...

Mary started playing the piano as a baby on her mother's lap before she could walk or talk. During her childhood she performed regularly and she eventually graduated from Bob Jones University with a degree in Piano Performance. Coming up with original melodies and musical ideas is just a part of her life and she has been doing it as long as she can remember. Mary now lives in Chihuahua, Mexico where she and her husband serve as missionaries.

Sharon began cello lessons with her dad when she was 9 years old. She has won several competitions and earned degrees in Cello Performance from Bob Jones University the Hochschule fur Musik in Berlin, Germany. Composing and arranging are a favorite pastime of hers when she is not busy with her two young children. She now lives in Greenville, SC where she and her husband teach cello and violin at Bob Jones University.

                       Joanna Mulfinger, Mary Mulfinger Orozco. Sharon Mulfinger Gerber, Achim Gerber