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Birth of a Song
by
Martin R. Ericson
A gift to a couple celebrating the
baptism of their son has now become a gift to you.
Celebration and Music
by William A. Decker, editor
Can you have a time of enjoyment and celebration without music? When people
gather for a party, music fills the background. Weddings often end with dinner,
dancing, and music. Movies wouldn’t be movies without soundtracks lacing one
scene to the next. Marching and pep bands arouse enthusiasm among spectators at
high school and college sporting events.
Children, Music, and Worship: Strengthening the Connections
by
Michael Krentz
The music of faith is integral to shaping children’s faith and helping them
participate and lead in worship. Here are some ways to strengthen congregational
resolve to help children worship through the gift of music.
The
Close-Knit Latino World of Music and Faith
by Ann E. Hafften and José Antonio Machado
Congregations steeped in older musical
traditions can benefit from learning new songs and trying different musical
styles. The author suggests ways to introduce new life, breadth, and “heart”
into the congregational song.
Contemporary
Christian Music: What Can We Learn?
by Mark Allan Powell
If you think CCM refers only to ecumenical matters, think again. The people in the pews know it's also about music. Here's what leaders should know about this faith-based world and why they should care.
The
Diverse Musical Riches of Evangelical Lutheran Worship
by
Mark A. Mummert
A peek between the
covers of the ELCA's new primary worship resource to be released
in October leads to effusive praise by this musician.
If We Play It,
Will They Come?
by Michael L. Cobbler
Reflections on the relationship between outreach and music.
In Support of
Volunteer Musicians
by William A. Decker, editor
Pastor
Lois D. Martin lives in a part of the U.S. — central Pennsylvania —
where many congregational musicians share their talents on a volunteer
basis. And she wants to see that these musicians, whether living in her
part of the country or elsewhere, are supported in ways that will result
in the kind of “good” music that will serve well the worship of God.
Instruments of
Praise
by Mark Glaeser
How we can use instruments
in the praise of God, from soloists to orchestral ensembles.
The Keyboard in Lutheran Worship: A Guide
by
Eric Floan
Musicians are playing organs,
pianos, and electronic keyboards to help our congregations
worship. How do congregations decide which keyboard instruments
are best for their settings?
LBW as
Interim Hymnal
by
Dan Borchers
The author argues that the
Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) has served our
churches well — as an interim worship resource. What
should we do next?
Leadership
Program for Musicians
The Leadership Program for Musicians
(LPM) seeks to prepare capable and confident musical leaders who will
enable their congregations to sing well and take their part in the
liturgy of the church — especially for those musicians serving in small
congregations.
The Missing
Church Organist
by
Paula Syptak Price
With a declining number of organ
students, congregations are feeling the pinch. Here's what some organizations
and individuals are doing to increase the number of organists and music
directors.
Music and
Volunteers: Seeking the “Good”
by Lois D. Martin
The author, both a pastor and a musician, shows
how pastors and congregational leaders can support their volunteer
musicians so that they can provide good leadership to their
congregations’ music ministries.
Music That
Teaches: The Hymns of Our Faith
by Carl F. Schalk
From Miriam’s song in Exodus through the
Psalms to Mary’s Magnificat in Luke to the hymns in our worship
services, the people of God have always sung our prayers, praises, and
laments. Hymns tell the story of God’s wondrous acts and are the gospel set
to music.
Nurturing New
Musicians
by
Carolyn Bliss
Here are 10 ways to help congregations provide
excellent musical leadership for the church in the years ahead.
Teenagers and
Church Music: What Do They Really Think?
by
Barbara
J. Resch
What do teens think is the appropriate kind of music
for a worship setting? An interview with a professor of
music education who researched this question provides
some interesting answers.
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