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Unison and Two-part Anthems

  • by liturgyandmusic
  • Posted on May 26, 2017May 29, 2017
  • The Weekly Word
Choir members singing

Recently someone in the Episcopal Musicians Facebook group asked for suggestions for unison and two-part anthems for use in the summer. After doing some crowd sourcing and adding a few anthems of our own choice, […]

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Finding Anthem Literature for the Church Choir

  • by liturgyandmusic
  • Posted on January 23, 2017January 24, 2017
  • The Weekly Word
Chorister singing

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete neophyte, finding good anthem literature is a major responsibility for the church musician. Those who are new might feel intimidated by their scant knowledge of choral literature, […]

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Hymn-Anthems for Advent

  • by liturgyandmusic
  • Posted on October 20, 2016
  • Ask Ambrose
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Q: I have a small church choir and am looking for hymns that would make good anthems for choirs. Can you please help? A: You will be please to know that, as a hymn expert, I, Ambrose, […]

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Where on Earth Do You Find Quality Music for the Small Choir?

  • by liturgyandmusic
  • Posted on August 15, 2016
  • The Weekly Word
Choir Member Singing at Seminary Eucharist

Finding anthem literature for the parish choir is a time-consuming and demanding but highly rewarding activity. Nearly every choir director has had the experience of finding that perfect piece: 1) It fits perfectly the lessons […]

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We are delighted to have the help of the Center for Liturgy and Music in planning our daily worship for our intensive Doctor of Ministry sessions in January and June. Our liturgies during these sessions of our ecumenical doctoral program are drawn from a variety of Christian denominations in addition to the Episcopal tradition, following a lectionary that focuses on Biblical texts emphasized in the doctoral program's course of study. It is no easy matter to plan a sequence of liturgies that provide both constancy and variety, an honoring of both the dominant tradition and the traditions of other traditions represented in the learning community. The CLM has helped us succeed in striking the balance—and has been a tremendous resource in planning music for liturgies, seeking creative liturgies, and working with chapel teams and musicians to offer prayerful and joyful worship.

- The Rev. Dr. David T. Gortner, Associate Dean of Church and Community Engagement, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and Professor of Evangelism and Congregational Leadership at Virginia Theological Seminary

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