All Art Is Interpretive & Hymnody as Folk Music

This episode features a bit of Listening Lagniappe in the form of excerpts from several conferences where music, particularly pastoral music concerns in worship, was discussed. Featured audio excerpts from Scott Aniol, John Hodges, Peter J. Leithart, and Ken Myers. Topics include pastoral music concerns, hymnody as folk music, music literacy, and singing in parts/harmony.

These clips in longer form come from:

• 2022 Bach Lectures - 2nd Evening - St. Matthew Passion Discussion & Q&A

• “The Practice of Singing in Harmony” - 2015 Auburn Avenue Pastors Conference

I hope this sampling will whet your palette to listen to more from these speakers in the area of music in the church and life of the church.