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 2 of 2)
read more
Songleading
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 at night, not knowing if they would...
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...
Should We Sing a New Song?
Did you know that many of the four-part hymns sung in many conservative Anabaptist meetings today were written between 1725 and 1925? We typically really like them. “Blessed...
Choral Facial Expressions
I enjoy watching and listening to music groups sing. But, without fail, whenever I watch a music group sing, many of them adopt a facial expression not unlike if they had stomach...
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:
Song-Leading Basics DVD
This week’s featured product is a DVD with six lessons on how to lead a congregation or choir.
Song-Leading Basics: Lesson 6
This video series is designed for anyone who has little to no experience with music.
In the first session, we learn about four properties of sound.
Song-Leading Basics: Lesson 5
This video series is designed for anyone who has little to no experience with music.
In the first session, we learn about four properties of sound.
Song-Leading Basics: Lesson 4
This video series is designed for anyone who has little to no experience with music.
In the first session, we learn about four properties of sound.
Song-Leading Basics: Lesson 3
This video series is designed for anyone who has little to no experience with music.
In the first session, we learn about four properties of sound.
Song-Leading Basics: Lesson 2
This video series is designed for anyone who has little to no experience with music.
In the first session, we learn about four properties of sound.
Song-Leading Basics: Lesson 1
This video series is designed for anyone who has little to no experience with music.
In the first session, we learn about four properties of sound.