Contextualization, Evangelism, Worship
(Original posting 10/26/2017) When the Apostle Paul said, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22), did he mean […]
Inside-out or Outside-in?
(Original posting 10/25/2017) Does the way you look at the world affect how you think about music in worship? Do you see yourself as an individual on an island in […]
More Excitement!
(Original posting 10/24/2017) Today’s post follows up on the previous topic of the music communication debate which I left somewhat hanging yesterday in a rather unsatisfying ending. Let’s looks a […]
Music! Passion! Excitement!
(Original posting 10/23/2017) Well, actually, no. This post is about philosophy and history, but then, you wouldn’t have read this far if I’d used that title, now would you? At least […]
The Geneology of Jesus
(Original posting 10/20/20147) One wouldn’t normally think of the genealogy of Jesus in Luke chapter 3 as an inspirational text for choral music. Turning all the “begats” into compelling music is […]
What is Scripture’s role in regulating worship?
(Original posting 10/13/2017) I’m currently preparing for comprehensive exams to complete my Master of Music in Church Music degree. Part of that is being prepared to answer a number of […]
Next Step
(Original posting 9/19/2017) Wounded, Bleeding, Still Proceeding is going to my first reader tomorrow for preliminary approval. Hooray, big step! To refresh your memory on what this is about, here […]
Major Milestone!
(Original posting 7/11/2017) Although much work remains, the first draft of my Easter cantata, Wounded, Bleeding, Still Proceeding, is now complete! This is a significant milestone towards completing this cantata, submitting […]
John Ness Beck Choral Composers’ Workshop
(Original posting 6/19/2017) Last week was spent in Greenville, S.C. at the John Ness Beck Choral Composers’ Workshop, sponsored by Beckenhorst Press and hosted at the gorgeous First Presbyterian Church […]
Wounded, Bleeding, Still Proceeding Update – June 1
(Original posting 6/1/2017) Progress, yes! First draft of the crucifixion setting (Wounded, Bleeding, Still Proceeding) is complete. Some of it I really like and some I’m not so sure about. […]