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There is so much promise in this video:   1.  Left handed conducting 2.  Inexpensive instruments 3.  A replacement for handbells in church?  

(one in an occasional series highlighting ridiculous inclusive-language overkill, without regard for the scansion, meaning, or music.)   Today’s example is a relatively mild one, yet with important philosophical ramifications. This week’s lectionary includes Psalm 149, whose fourth verse begins as follows: For the Lord takes pleasure in his people… at least in the distant […]

These mass events are really catching on and I love it:    

I have a research project I am pursuing this Thanksgiving month (Thursday, November 25, in the U.S.), and I would love to have others join me in their own personalized version of this process.   Immediately after I graduated from High School, my family moved to the other end of the state. That fall, I […]

In case you missed it, Arvo Part was featured in the New York Times a couple of weeks ago.  With a new job and busier life than ever, I've missed bringing it to your attention: Last month, Pärt marked his 75th birthday, and the event was celebrated with a festival of his music throughout Estonia, […]

I shared this with my choir a couple of weeks ago but forgot to share it here – a tremendous trio of singers does Lady Gaga:   Who are these kids, and did they write the music down?   (edited for egregious grammatical errors late morning – plc)