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Austen Wilson

The Importance of Routines and When to Ditch Them

March 14, 2023 by Austen Wilson Leave a Comment

Since I moved to Iowa City, Iowa in August 2022, much of the past several months has been establishing new routines. Even something as simple as where to go grocery shopping has taken some figuring out. With a new position comes new policies, procedures, and working relationships. Then there is emerging out of lockdown. Even […]

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

December 20, 2022 by Austen Wilson Leave a Comment

This time of year is typically challenging. Not only are there extra rehearsals and concerts or services, but there is much less daylight, at least in the northern hemisphere. In addition, there is something about being so close to the end of the calendar year that have me eager for a break after Christmas. Mentally, […]

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Planting Seeds for the Future

December 6, 2022 by Austen Wilson Leave a Comment

At St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, the church where I serve, one of our themes is “Rooted in Faith”. Even before I started in August, I started thinking about what that meant. In preparation for Advent, I was thinking about Biblical readings that mention the root of Jesse or similar imagery. If you attend or serve […]

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Rest, Relaxation, and Irish Reels

November 22, 2022 by Austen Wilson Leave a Comment

From my experience, Thanksgiving falls at just the right time of year. There is something magical about eating good food with friends and family, followed by a day of rest and relaxation. At least that’s been my tradition. I grew up in Princeton, NJ, where my parents live. Typically, I visit for at least a […]

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Rhythm, Pacing, Stamina, and Breaks in a Busy Time

November 8, 2022 by Austen Wilson Leave a Comment

I wear many musical hats: Choir Director, Singer, Pianist, and Handbell Ringer. From my perspective, in each of those roles, rhythm and tempo are fundamental. As a conductor, it’s a joy to unify pulse and rhythm. When that happens, the choir is able to listen better and make quicker adjustments with dynamics, intonation, vowels, and […]

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Stillness: Crucial for Spiritual and Musical Depth

October 11, 2022 by Austen Wilson Leave a Comment

As a church musician, I believe that the confidence ensembles have makes a profound difference in their ability to lead worship. Part of that means knowing what choir needs. Sometimes that’s the appropriate technical information with ringing or singing; for example, a reminder about breathing for a vocal choir or flow in how a bell […]

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