Archive - Musically Speaking

Music on the Screens in Worship

Projecting More than the Lyrics Alone

Jul 30, 2023 •

"Cultivating Wisdom Through Beauty"

Watch now | A Six-Minute Masterclass on Why Beauty and the Creative Arts Are Essential for Christians - Dr. Scott Aniol makes a convincing case for why…

Aug 7, 2024 •

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Dancing As It Should Be

The Wholesome Joy of Folk Dancing Together - Two people on the dance floor embracing one another in a slow, rocking back-and-forth motion is not really…

Feb 27, 2024 •

Hymn Highlight: "Now Thank We All Our God"

We Grew Up Singing It the Wrong Way! - Perhaps a parent or teacher once said, “Say it again like you mean it,” when you mumbled through a “Thank you…

Sep 28, 2023 •

Inclusive, Not Exclusive Psalm Singing

A Big Tent, Yet Balanced Approach Toward Psalms & Hymns - We need a balanced, historically informed approach to church music.

Mar 19 •

The Singing School

Why Our School Campuses Need More Singing

Apr 5 •

Surprise Sing & Serve Opportunities in DC

From Singing for a March for Life Prayer Service to Blessing a Museum Staffer with Cancer - My Delta Youth Chorale recently returned from six days in…

Jan 27 •

On Shaping Loves and Irrigating Deserts | “How do you get someone to love Johann Sebastian Bach who would rather listen to Taylor Swift?” a music…

Dec 12, 2023 •

In Praise of Hard Music

J. S. Bach's "Gloria In Excelsis Deo" Rehearsal Excerpt - The point is the formative power of the music on the singer and the listener. It is the…

Sep 20, 2023 •

More Than Praise

Perspectives & Encouragement on the Role of Congregational Singing - It is not just a personal act of praise but a powerful, participatory declaration…

Feb 18 •

LET JOY RESOUND: A Singing School Hymnal

COMPLETE SONG LIST, PREFACE, & SAMPLE PAGES - I’m pleased to say that my latest project, LET JOY RESOUND: A Singing School Hymnal is heading off to the…

Feb 20, 2024 •

Bach's Desert Irrigation

Watch now | Geneva Academy Youth Sing Bach's "A Mighty Fortress" Cantata - I have found there is no better instructor than the singing of Bach’s music…

Sep 6, 2024 •

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