Tony Marvelli
Experienced instrumentalist on bass (fretless extended range, fretted, electric and upright), guitar (acoustic, 6 & 12 string electric), mandolin, keyboards, and drums, Tony covers a wide range of musical styles with the artists he works with. From folk rock to jazz to big band swing to old school R&B, Tony's diverse musical background meets the need of a variety of artists.
From Gospel great Andre Crouch to Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell, from American Idol finalists Phil Stacey and Mandisa to Jazz artists Marcus Benoit and Cole Broderick, from acoustic performing songwriters Sabrina, Sally Spring, and Roxie Randle to contemporary country artists Tara LaDell and Sage Keffer, Tony brings his experience and musical acumen to every situation in appropriate fashion. Tony has also performed in the house band of the TV talent search special "Gifted" and with Denver & The Mile High Orchestra.
Currently, Tony is on tour with Point of Grace and Mark Schultz this fall during their Come Alive tour. He continues to work with Sabrina (Check her myspace site at www.myspace.com/justsabrina for more information) as String Allies (Check out their site at www.myspace.com/stringallies).
Dissecting A Frog
Tony Marvelli | May 14, 2011 | Categories: Blogs | Tags: Worship, Instruments, Parts
I know the title made you look! Sorry, we’re not going to relive our high school biology class. But, we can think about the music we perform on Sunday morning in a similar manner. Keep reading >
MoreExtending Your Musical Boundaries
Tony Marvelli | April 29, 2011 | Categories: Blogs | Tags: Worship Planning, Worship Leading, Worship Life
One afternoon you get a phone call from someone, on referral, interested in hiring you to perform a concert with his band. Since your calendar is free for the date, no sweat! Here’s a new opportunity to demonstrate your technical prowess on your instrument and tap into the extensive library of songs you have memorized over the many years of practice and performing.
MoreIs It Necessary To Read Music To Serve On Worship Team?
Tony Marvelli | February 21, 2011 | Categories: Blogs | Tags: Advice, Worship Leading, Worship Team
Being a “good musician” is a term that can be obfuscated with multiple entendre. Many people can expertly play a musical instrument but cannot read music. Does that mean they are not good musicians? They can have excellent technique, make no mistakes, and still not be able to “read the dots”. Keep reading as we explore the question, "Is More
The Foundation- Rhythm
Tony Marvelli | February 7, 2011 | Categories: Blogs | Tags: Worship Leading, Worship Life, Worship Team
Music has been used for praise and for God’s grace for centuries. But, some say that drums and the overall rhythm section do not belong in church music. Here is proof in the Bible, of all places, the use of percussion and rhythm instruments was encouraged for praise in David’s time. Even more verses sprinkled throughout 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles detail the performance of music in praise of God. David went so far as to command More
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