In even-numbered years, St. Olaf College hosts the Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts, further called CWTA in this post. It is a profoundly moving week-long church music conference attended by both church musicians and clergy from a variety of denominations. Nationally-renowned faculty from the college and around the nation provide a rich environment […]
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Choralosophy Chat With Sundra Flansburg
As my vacation from recording continues for another week, I sat down to chat about the history and future of the Choralosophy Podcast. The video below is about 22 minutes. Enjoy, and please join the conversation! That’s why this blog and this show exist! Autoplay :
Are You Connected?
No, I’m not talking about technology or the Cosa Nostra. I’m asking about your connection to a community of human beings you feel a relationship with, a community that allows you to both give and receive over time, that you learn from and also give back to. I know I’m not the only one reflecting […]
Where My Heart Lives
By Kathleen Bhat The person that we thought we were doesn’t have to be the person that we are. This thought came out of a goal-setting meeting at my gym in a discussion about how we were impacted by the pandemic. This past year has changed our world and it has changed our organization. In […]
Stories of Newness: Healing and Reimagining with Stephanie Gravelle
This was such a fun conversation with me. Stephanie is a fantastic musician and passionate music educator. She’s also my sister-in-law, and I love learning from her. I wasn’t able to include everything from our conversation. Stephanie is an incredibly engaging and thoughtful programmer, and I highly recommend just reaching out to her and asking […]
Modulating/Adjusting to a New Era: Collaboration and Flexibility at a Church Music Conference
Welcome to this summer series on questions and possibilities for a new era in our personal lives, professional lives, the choral landscape, and in society! I’m so glad you’re here for the journey. For over 50 years, the Worship and Music Conference at Montreat has inspired attendees. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM), […]