One of the most overlooked voices in America concerning revival was the evangelist R.A. Torrey. Mostly known for the volumes of books he wrote on prayer and the Holy Spirit, he also holds a place in history as a worldwide evangelist. Following in the footsteps of D.L. Moody and Ira Sankey, Torrey stepped out in the… Read more
The Glory of the Lord in Song
A Glorious Song Service Imagine with me the day of the dedication of the temple built by Solomon. What an amazing day! The music from the instruments and singers must have sounded like heaven on earth, cymbals and psalteries and harps plus 120 priests sounding with trumpets! (2 Chr.5:12) The next verse says the trumpeters… Read more
Singing from the Heart – Understanding with the Mind
Across the United States and around the world our worship services have been significantly altered by the coronavirus pandemic. Handshakes have been replaced by elbow bumps and close fellowship has given way to sitting in every other pew. But the most disturbing changes in our worship have to do with singing. Concerns over whether or… Read more
ScanScore Review
It was just a matter of time before music-scanning capabilities hit the mainstream. Now, more and more musicians see a need to convert PDFs into playable and editable music. As a music educator, I can think of so many ways to use this scanning technology. So, I tried one of the latest tools to come to… Read more
Vocal Abuse Recipe | Singing Tips
Sometimes you don’t realize what you have until it’s gone. So, as a singer, what do you possess that you would miss if it were suddenly taken from you? The obvious answer to the question is your voice. As you sing, you use your voice to communicate the message of the song to your audience. Even a slight impairment of… Read more
Want to be a Great Choir Member?
It’s true that the more you put into something the more you get out. That must be why I love to serve the Lord. I enjoy the blessing and satisfaction of serving the Lord. If you’re looking for a ministry where you can “put more in” look no further than the church choir. The blessing… Read more
Teaching Listening Skills to Improve Choral Blend | Conducting Tips
There are numerous reasons why you should teach your choir to listen to one another as they sing. Improving their listening skills will have an effect on the quality of sound your choir produces. Specifically, the choir that learns to listen as they sing will be a well balanced and well blended group. So, teaching… Read more