Perhaps one of the necessary factors of song is that it brings order out of chaos. Musical notes create patterns that our brains become aware of and enjoy. Our minds observe the patterns of steps and leaps in the musical line, in repeating rhythms, and in the myriad of mathematical combinations that make up rhythm,
The late Dean W.D. Turkington told of the little girl who was later than usual returning from school one evening. ‘You’re late tonight, Honey’, her mother said. ‘Yes, I met another girl who had broken her dolly’, the daughter replied. ‘Did you think you could help repair her doll?’ the mother asked. ‘No, Mother, I
Searching for quality sacred music is a challenge in this day where contemporary styles are the latest fad. By contemporary, I do not mean “modern” but rather music which reflects a worldly focus. As a church musician you can use this conservative Christian music without apology for contemporary sounds or questionable rhythms or associations. It