The Motet has announced that long time front man and singer Jans Ingber will be leaving the dance funk powerhouse group after their scheduled performance on New Years Day in New York, NY. The departure is certainly a bittersweet start to the New Year, though the split seems amicable in letters published by both Ingber and the band.

We will be talking to Jans Ingber in the coming days about the decision, but, until then, be sure to read statements written by both the band and the singer, below:

The Motet’s Statement:

2015 has been an amazing year. Huge thanks to our community for being such an incredible part of it! 

As we prepare to embark on another exciting year ahead, we must first deliver the news that our brother Jans Ingber has decided to leave the band.

NYE in ATL and Jan 1st at BB King’s in NYC (Phish aftershow) will be Jans’ last gigs as a member of The Motet. While this news has not been easy for any of us, we wholly respect and support Jans’ decision to make more time for those things that are important to him. We wish him nothing but happiness and success. The Motet is no stranger to change. 

We also know that the magic of music happens because of the sum of its parts – and when we do our thing, we feel the magic. We are pumped for this next phase of our journey. 

We’re inspired by the music and the love, and know 2016 will be our most epic yet! Onward and upward. 

It’s what we do! Expect some amazing vocalists – old friends and new – to join us for upcoming shows. We’ll keep you posted on the details.  YOU all are an important part of that magic; Thanks for being part of the adventure.

Funk on and on,

Dave, Gabriel, Garrett, Joey, Ryan & Matt

The Motet

Jans Ingber’s Statement: 

To all my music loving people,

This is a tough message to deliver to all of you who have filled my cup, year after year.

After months of deliberating, I have decided to part ways with The Motet.

It has been an honor to have played and facilitated so many epic dance parties and joyous celebrations of life. (I’m looking at you Colorado)

I am incredibly proud of the legacy and music we’ve created.

The Motet are my brothers, and I wish them nothing but success and awesomeness

on their journey.

I’m excited to hear the great music that comes from the evolution of this band.

The plain truth is that my desire for a balanced life of creating music and being a father, a husband, an outdoorsman, and a conduit of positive change in my community, has outweighed my desire to be a full-time touring musician in an ascending band.

I love singing.  I love playing. I love writing music. I love dancing and entertaining. And I love sharing energy on stage with all of you. My plan is to continue doing all of these things with various projects all over the country.

My Motet homies deserve to dream big and go fulfill their dreams.

Dave, Garrett, Joey, Ryan, Gabe and Matt, thank you for this incredible ride, and keep on don’t stoppin’.

I can rest my head easy knowing how much love and support I have from my family, friends and fans.

I will continue my lifelong journey of spreading positivity and authenticity through music.

I look forward to seeing you all at the next show, party, festival or collaboration.

Motet 4 life…..

Thank you all for supporting me to be the best Jans I can be.

your guy,
Jans 

 

Though a sad day for the fans, we look towards The Motet’s future with curious excitement.Â