Sneak Peak – New Organ Music @ CPH
For you organists (and choir directors) out there, it looks like Concordia Publishing House is starting to unveil their 2008 new organ music (and choral) collections. On first glance there are a couple of editions that look enticing — primarily because I’m already familiar with these composers: A new volume by John Behnke in his [...]
His Voice – Newsletter of Good Shepherd Institute
I’ve been waiting for some to write this blog post, but was waiting for the new semi-annual installment of His Voice to be published by the Good Shepherd Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary. I knew it had to be coming in either March or April and it was posted on the GSI website today. Definitely [...]
2008 Organist Workshops
Are you a Lutheran organist wanting to become a better musician AND learn some Lutheran theology AND meet some other organists? If so, take a look at attending one of the 2008 Organist Workshops at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. They have recently posted their 2008 schedule on their website. This summer they [...]
Organist Tip – Unwieldy Sheet Music
This is a post for organists, pianists, and anyone who happens to work for a publishing company that produces sheet music. Every musician is bound to have music books that do not lie neatly open because they are too thick. Often we resort to using other books to keep the one music book open. But [...]
Singing Difficult Hymns
It is unfortunate that many of Luther’s hymns and other Lutheran chorales have fallen out of use in the typical Lutheran congregation. I have been told more than once that those old chorales are difficult to sing. My response: These hymns have to be taught to be appreciated. Otherwise we get in an endless circle [...]
Improvisation for Organists
My previous post on hymn introductions (aka Invitation to Sing) got me to thinking about improvisation. To the average organist, it may sound like a daunting task or something that only “experienced” organists can do. You may be thinking, “I’ll stick to playing what’s on the page.” Let me tell you fellow organists: you too [...]
Kantor School (aka Organist Workshop)
As is often the case, when we have a mountain top experience we get excited. This summer I had my mountain top experience — the opportunity to attend an Organist Workshop at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 2007 schedule included Primer, Level 2, and Organ Improvisation workshops. This year’s workshops are coming [...]
Kantor’s Reading List- Circ de Soleil -- From Church to Circus Pastor Peters
- Can We Still Call Ourselves the Church of J. S. Bach? Pastor Peters
- Pastoral Care Done by the Laity; Lay Work Done by the Pastor Pastor Peters
- Your Church May Not Be a Church If . . . Paul T. McCain
- What Makes Lutheran Worship Lutheran? Stephen R. Johnson
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