Five Historic Questions About Church Music “How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” 1 The captive Hebrews’ question has echoed down through 2,000 years of Christian...
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Why Rudiments?
Music is a language, thus it communicates. Just as you learn to communicate at a young age without understanding any grammar, you can learn music without understanding rudiments....
Music in an Elementary Classroom
Learning can’t be all fun and games. Or can it? Well, probably not, but when it can be, why not make it that? My students don’t think of music as another class, but an organized...
Music That Nurtures the Soul (Part 2 of 2)
In Part One, I tried to establish that music affects the health of our souls (mind, will, and emotions) for good or ill. The common belief that music is neutral has falsely...
Music That Nurtures the Soul (Part 1 of 2)
The German blitz of London during World War 2 brought fear and uncertainty to Londoners that is unknown to most Americans. They fell asleep...
The Living Gift of the Congregation’s Songs
Living gifts must be cultivated and nourished. Our congregational practice of four-part, a cappella harmony did not simply appear by magic. Considering a few historical...
Worship Themes
These worship themes are intended to be an aid for song leaders. Each theme is a two-page template for the introduction to worship section of a service, each based on a key tenet...
Hymns to Memorize
We asked some of our instructors to share some songs that they believe everyone should memorize. This article is compiled from their responses. Songs for morning and...
Teaching Your Congregation a New Song
I want to teach my congregation a new song. How should I go about it?
Here are a few suggestions:
New Song Download
“Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!” Lyle Stutzman has set this triumphant proclamation to music and made it free for congregational use.