Shepherd me, O God
I took an unexpected little break last week, and felt I needed to do some different hymns in response to current events and national discourse. When I feel upset by…
Deep River
I didn’t set myself an easy task in providing even a cursory introduction to this hymn so rich in meaning, history, and musicality.
Three Sneaky Music Lessons for Older Children
Three more sneaky ways to incorporate music education in the to day to day, a post aimed at older children (6-10 years old).
The Iona Community
This hymn is about space but also about community, inclusion, love and care. God who loves us and cares for us delights when we do the same no exceptions made. It’s a wonderful hymn for beginning worship and intentionally creating a sacred space.
Three Sneaky, no prep, Music Lessons
Stuck at home and trying to give your young child music stimulation? Look no further! Three no prep music lessons you don’t need a musical background to engage in.
Now Go in Joy
Our hymn this week is loosely based off of a song from the Caribbean, arranged by Jorge A. Lockward (detailed information about him here). The tune he transcribed and arranged…
Cuando el pobre
Our hymn this week was written by José A. Olivar and Miguel Manzano, borrowing a musical style from Argentina, the chacarera. Although the collaborators are from Spain, the theology underpinning…
Practice
Practice, practice, practice… If you studied music as a kid, you probably got nagged about this. It probably turned you off to music eventually, because it likely wasn’t very fun.…
All God’s Children Sing 