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Choirmaster and broadcaster, Gareth Malone, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Join Pastor Nathan for the fifth part in our series, Head Full of Doubt, where we seek to answer the question, "What do we do with doubt?" In this lesson, we turn to Psalm 13:1-6 to examine a letter . . . "To the Choirmaster, A Psalm of David". In this lesson, we learn:  We must keep our trust and song in Christ. So, let's trust in the Lord and sing with joy the salvation of Jesus. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

The first fifteen verses of Exodus 22 deal with restitution of property. The theft of a sheep, when discovered had to be repaid fourfold: cp David's repaying for his theft of a ewe lamb in losing four of his sons 2 Samuel 12 verses 1-6. There were different rates for other animals. Verses 5-6 cover damage to grain through negligence - non controlling of a beast, or fire. Verses 7-13 deals  with property entrusted to another; and outlines the discussion around resolution of an arising disagreement. In verses 14-15 deals with hiring arrangements. Verses 16-31 centre around being holy people in their dealings with their neighbours. All dealings are underlined by the need to be just, fair and kind. All of these laws centre around protecting the weakest members of society and ensuring care is provided for them. The laws also provide advice for dealing with those powerful members of the community who would often exploit those people who are downcast. Psalms 75 and 76 are both from the pen of Asaph. There is a cluster of psalms here in the Sanctuary psalms of Book 3. They are all addressed to the Choirmaster. Psalm 75 is a prayer that God will rise up to judge the world in equity and righteousness. It begins with thanksgiving to the Almighty for His past faithfulness. Next the psalmist declares that he knows that God has appointed a set time for judgment: Psalm 102 verses 13-22; Acts 17 verses 30-31; 2 Timothy 4 verses 1-2. In this we too can rejoice. The Almighty would bring judgment from neither the east, nor the west; it always came from the north. God is the Judge, a kindred word to Dan; which tribe's inheritance was in the north. The cup in the Omnipotent Creator's hand contains the wine of retribution, which will be poured upon the guilty from all nations - those drunken with their own sense of self importance; and they drain that cup to the very bottom. Then will the faithful righteous be joyful in their Mighty One and exultant in Him. Psalm 76 tells the hearer that then Judah will be exalted and honoured Zechariah 8:20-23. Verses 2-4 describe the glorious abode of the LORD in Zion - the elevated world capital: Psalm 48 Isaiah 2 verses 1-5, Jeremiah 3 verses16-17; Matthew 5 verses 34-35. Once God has risen for judgment who can stand against Him and that His purpose cannot be frustrated by mere mortals. Those who remain no matter how important they were prior to His great work will be humbled by the Almighty when He has executed His judgement and all the earth will praise and worship the Almighty God of Israel. Mark's 8th chapter commences with the feeding of 4,000. The record contains some contrasts with that of the 5,000 - 1) the 5,000 were Jewish, the 4,000 were not; 2) the Apostles had immediate compassion for the 5,000, but no compassion for the others despite watching the multitude enduring for 3 days without any food; 3) the numbers of bread and fishes involved differed and taught different messages out of the feedings. This is followed by the rulers asking, but not receiving another sign. A discussion between our Lord and his enemies ensued about leaven. The disciples assume that Jesus was rebuking them for forgetting to take food. How illogical this was for he had shown his power to make food. It was about the corrupt influence of wrongful teaching. The chapter continues with the healing of a blind man. This man was cured by stages and took place at Bethsaida, illustrating the problem of perception - we so often, like that man see people out of proportion. Jesus next questions his Apostles on other people's perception of himself. Then our Lord asks them who they thought him to be. Several answers were given until Peter responded by declaring that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the Living God. All of the Apostles are charged to not reveal this until after our Lord Jesus Christ has been raised from the dead. Once again our Master speaks of his despicable treatment, crucifixion and resurrection the 3rd day. The chapter finishes with an appeal for each of us to take up our stake daily to follow our Lord Jesus.

COMFORT in CHAOS Psalm 46   Context:  To the Choirmaster.  Of the Sons of Korah.  According to Alamoth.  A song.       1.   God is our Refuge when Nature Unravels Psalm 46:1–3 (ESV) — 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.   Selah           2.   God is our Refuge when Nations Rage   Psalm 46:4–7 (ESV) — 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. 6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah             3.    God is our Refuge for He alone brings PEACE   Psalm 46:8–11 (ESV) — 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.  Selah  

In 2024, the popular Broughton Boys Choir - or to give them their correct title - the choir of St John the Baptist church in Broughton, Lancashire - will make their 50th annual visit to the Isle of Man for their Choir School. Choirmaster John Catterall has accompanied the choir on every single one of those visits, and looks forward to a really special visit to mark the 50th anniversary. He's also looking forward to handing over leadership of the choir to a new young team, as he steps down as Choirmaster in early January. To mark all these significant happenings in the life of the choir, we travel to Broughton for this one-hour Christmas Day special programme, to bring you interviews with the choristers, the staff team, clergy and accompanists - mixed with glorious singing of favourite Christmas carols by the choir.

Gareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is needed. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Community, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Humanity, Inspiration, Music

In this episode, Justin is joined by the Director of Music and Choirmaster at St. Philip's Church, Chris Walchesky, as they discuss how Christianity speaks into the ever growing market of self-improvement/personal development. They also discuss how what is truly happening from a spiritual standpoint in worship when the people of God are gather together on the Lord's Day, and how this actually gets to the kind of development we all long for most.

Today's episode explores the world of pipe organ repertoire. I so often hear discussions of high-level performance pieces fit for excellent organ concerts, but so often we may not take the time to discuss an organ repertoire that's manageable and attainable for all levels of skill, and on a pastoral musician's available time frame for learning. Organists who may have started as pianists and are learning how to play organ, or maybe organists who are, quite frankly, overcommitted to other tasks, can find beautiful, accessible organ music that supports the Mass each week. That is the starting point from which I begin my conversation today. Today I speak with Joel Kumro, the Choirmaster and Organist at Saint Benedict Catholic Church in Richmond, VA. Joel is also director of his parish's concert series and is the instructor of Liturgical Music at Saint Benedict Catholic School. Joel, originally a trained classical singer, shares how he developed a regularly-rotating repertoire of organ music as he learned “the king of instruments” and how he's come to use it well today.

Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD God of truth." From the title we immediately learn that this is a “Psalm of David” that he wrote to give to the “Choirmaster” or the “Chief Musician” to be sung by the Levitical choirs during worship. The emphasis is on trusting ("taking refuge") in the Lord, no matter how difficult the circumstances might be (vv. 1, 6, 14, 19). David was surrounded by subversive whispering campaigns and wicked conspiracies (vv. 8, 13, 15, 18, 20), and everything seemed against him. Even his best friends and neighbors didn't want to be seen with him (vv. 11-13), and there was "fear on every side" (v. 13). The reference to "a besieged city" in verse 21 has led some students to connect this volatile situation with David's experience at Keilah (1 Sam. 23:1-15) or perhaps at Ziklag (1 Sam. 30). However, it appears that what is described in the psalm best fits what happened during the rebellion led by Absalom (2 Sam. 15-18). Over many months, Absalom led a subversive campaign against his father, and even Ahithophel, David's wisest counselor, deserted the king and followed Absalom. "They took counsel together against me" (v. 13) reminds us of the conference recorded in 2 Samuel 17. There can be no doubt that this Psalm is very special in that it is quoted by Jonah, by Jeremiah, and by Jesus. The first three verses are quoted in 71:1-3, an untitled psalm probably written by David. He affirms his trust in the Lord and asks Him to deliver him and defend him on the basis of divine righteousness. "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" (Gen. 18:25). How can the righteous Lord permit wicked people to prosper and overthrow His anointed king? Such a thing would make David ashamed, a statement he repeats in verse 17. As David often did, he begged God to act speedily (69:17; 70:1, 5; 71:12; 141:1; 143:7) and be to him a rock and a fortress (see 18:1-3). Along with God's protection, David needed God's direction so he would avoid the traps the enemy had set for him. "You are my strength" was his affirmation of faith (v. 4), for his own strength had failed (v. 10). David's prayer of commitment in verse 5 was quoted by our Lord from the cross (Luke 23:46). The word "commit," means "to deposit in trust, as money in a bank." The hand of the enemy was against David (vv. 8, 15), but he knew he was safe in God's hand (see John 10:27-30). The God of truth would keep His promises. His enemies were idolaters; they weren't trusting in the living God but in "lying vanities, worthless idols." Note the repeated "but I trust" (vv. 6, 14). The word trust means to depend on, to lean on. Jonah quoted verse 6 in his prayer from the great fish (Jonah 2:8). In His mercy, God had delivered David from many dangerous places, and David knew he could depend on Him again, and this brought him joy. As in the past, God would deliver him from a "tight place" and enable him to stand in a "wide or spacious place" (v. 8). He would grow because of his trials and his faith in the Lord. I will finish our devotion today with a quote from John Phillips: “We creep up Calvary's hill just as the sufferings of Jesus are about to end. For six long hours the Holy One has suffered beyond our ability to comprehend. For the past three hours He has been the sin offering, alone with God and our sins in the darkness. Now it's all over. He is about to utter His very last words and he turns to this Psalm: "Father, into Thine hand I commit My spirit."That quotation alone embalms this Psalm with fragrance and significance. Today, will you commit yourself into the Father's hand! God bless!

For 10 years I was the choirmaster of my local choir, Vestbygda Blandakor. And as such, I had the pleasurable duty of preparing the annual Advent Concert. I had to ensure that when the lights in Onsøy Church were turned down and the audience relaxed in their pews, lit only by the hundred flickering flames of the candelabra, then they would snuggle closer together, feel the warmth of community again. And most of all, the emotional pull of Christmas music. I love those Advent and Christmas songs that are intended to resound in a building devoted to the continuity of generations. Those old songs put you in contact with humans as they have been at midwinter: struggling with daunting temperatures, with the need for fuel and sustenance – but coping thanks to the bonds of community and family.CONTACTTwitter: (a)northbynorwayEmail: northbynorway(a)gmail(.)comwebpage: andrewjboyle(.)com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The book finally catches up with The Boys & Gemini Jones, as they make their way BACK to the Girls Lavatory to finally continue the "main action" of the book, and ignore all that lame "non-main action" of the book. The Jim Wilkins Choir returns in sorrow, while Harry Potter hijacks the gang's adventuring, leading to some expected misadventuring.Support the show: https://radiomike.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Peter 1:5-11, Philippians 2:12

During holiday periods, we occasionally revisit past podcasts, and this week, prompted by the announcement that Andrew Nethsingha will be succeeding James O'Donnell as Organist and Choirmaster of Westminster Abbey, we return to a conversation from November last year. Editor Martin Cullingford was joined by Andrew, Director of the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge to discuss the choir's new album on Signum, 'The Tree' - as well as the recent announcement that the choir will soon welcome female voices for the first time in its history. 

When you think about habits, what do you think about? Discipline? Triggers? What about your thoughts? They are the start of good habits and bad. Some thoughts support success and some sabotage your efforts. Today Cynthia talks with Ken Kovach, a master Habit Finder coach, and they get deep into how we're thinking. Take the assessment with the link below! BIO Ken Kovach is a distinguished professor of sociology and communication. He has built upon his advanced studies to develop a 40 year-plus professional practice in the fields of sociology, human resources development and international development. He is co-creator of Creativity CampTM - an interactive venue for exploring and applying creativity. He is a Certified Coach and Facilitator for the HABIT FINDERTM Assessment and Coaching Program and provides services as an Executive Coach. He is a Board Certified Coach (BCC) by the Center for Credentialing & Education (May 2012). Ken is in his 51st year as Choirmaster and Ecclesiarch at Cleveland's St. Theodosius Cathedral of The Orthodox Church in America. On September 2, 2018 he was awarded the Order of St. Romanos by The Holy Synod of Bishops of The Orthodox Church in America. coachkovach.com Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call

Ernest Neal is the organist and choirmaster at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Faith was always important to Ernest as he grew up in south central Oklahoma, the son of a Southern Baptist preacher. When Ernest was old enough to play piano through a Sunday service, he became the pianist at his father's church. Having completed two musical degrees, Ernest uses his gifts to help others pray at Holy Family Cathedral.

Organist Mike Sowa, Associate Director of Music at St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston, and Canon Mark Laubach, Organist & Choirmaster at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre, speaking before the concert to rededicate the newly refurbished organ at St. John's, Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 3:00 pm at the church, 35 William Street in Pittston. Mark Laubach will present a program that includes Bach, Handel, Alain and more. www.stjohnspittson.com/

Ep:100 Michael Craft was in episode #1 and returns for #100 Michael Craft is the author of seventeen novels, four of which have been honored as finalists for Lambda Literary Awards. His 2019 mystery, ChoirMaster, was a Gold Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award. His prize-winning short fiction has appeared in British as well as American literary journals. He holds an MFA in creative writing from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and now lives in Rancho Mirage, California, near Palm Springs, which provided the setting for his recently anthologized short story, VIP Check-In, as well as his earlier Claire Gray mystery novels.www.michaelcraft.com www.historybriefs.comWROTE PodcastUnlikeable Female CharactersBig Gay Fiction Podcastbradshreve.comReQueered Tales

In the sixth episode of Deep River: The Legacy of the Spirituals, we speak with Jennifer Mekel Jones, who served for a decade as Choirmaster of the ASO's Gospel Meets Symphony. She is a composer, singer, songwriter, recording artist, ordained minister, and a central figure in the musical life of the region.  In this episode, Jennifer tells stories about her deeply musical family, beginning with the formative years learning from her mother, Esterline Jones, who played a pivotal role in the earliest years of Gospel Meets Symphony. She also gets us up to speed on the musical activities of her two children, Joshua and Jazmin, and on her professional life and ministry since she passed on the responsibilities of leading the GMS Choir to Jonathon Turner.  Musical excerpts include a performance of In Bright Mansions Above from the Gospel Meets Symphony performance in 2018, Pass Me Not; an original song from Jennifer's album, Destiny; and a surprise private solo track made while Jennifer was a student at Akron's Buchtel High School, Nick Nack Paddy Wack.

Ciacona for Organ, No. 1 in B-flat was composed by Johann Bernhard Bach (1676-1749). He was the second cousin of J.S. Bach. He was a Choirmaster and Organist in Eisenach, Germany at the time of his passing.

We're back! Join Andrew and Logan as they recap life over the past few months and look ahead to Season Three of To the Choirmaster.

Habakkuk 3 is actually a Psalm used in Israel's worship. We know this from the musical definitions Shigionoth, Selah, and "to the Choirmaster." In poetic language, Habakkuk records God's power and character in both the Exodus and conquest of Canaan. His insight into the character of God provides the basis for his absolute trust even though everything in his world is about to collapse. His trust in the presence of absolute upheaval is a model for every Christian.

Habakkuk 3 is actually a Psalm used in Israel's worship. We know this from the musical definitions Shigionoth, Selah, and "to the Choirmaster." In poetic language, Habakkuk records God's power and character in both the Exodus and conquest of Canaan. His insight into the character of God provides the basis for his absolute trust even though everything in his world is about to collapse. His trust in the presence of absolute upheaval is a model for every Christian.

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Concert Organist David von Behren and Host of Classically Minded, Garrett John Law, discuss what life is like for organists during quarantine. David von Behren is the recently-appointed Assistant University Organist and Choirmaster of the Memorial Church at Harvard University.  He earned his Master of Music degree at Yale University's School of Music/Institute of Sacred Music, studying organ with Martin Jean and improvisation with Jeffrey Brillhart.  He is also a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in organ performance and music theory (double degree), pursuing organ studies with Todd Wilson.  Von Behren is currently a doctoral candidate at Boston University College of Fine Arts where he studies with Peter Sykes. Awarded the 2018 Mary Baker Prize in Organ Accompanying and 2019 Richard Paul DeLong Prize in Church Music, von Behren served as organ scholar at Trinity Church on the Green in New Haven, Conn., under the direction of Walden Moore, working with the Trinity Choir of Men & Boys and Choir of Men & Girls.  Prior to his appointment at Trinity on the Green, he served four years as organ scholar at Plymouth Church UCC in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Von Behren is the first organist to receive the Cleveland Institute of Music's prestigious Darius Milhaud Award, given each year to a student “who displays qualities of unusual talent and creativity, sensitivity, expressiveness, strong love for and dedication to the musical arts, outstanding musical accomplishment, and evidence of academic excellence.”  He also was named one of The Diapason's “20 Under 30” Class of 2016. The winner of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award on National Public Radio's (NPR) From the Top, David's live radio performance has reached over half a million listeners. David continues to concertize extensively throughout the United States and Europe. A native of Falls City, Nebraska David actively advocates for introducing and exciting younger audiences about classical music. In 2013, he began “The Little Stars Summer Program,” a music program for 3-11 year-old children in Falls City, in association with NPR's From the Top and The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.  As a violinist, David has performed in orchestra festivals at Carnegie Hall and the John F. Kennedy Center. He frequently serves on teaching faculties for POEs (Pipe Organ Encounters) and various organ camps/festivals.  In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and running half marathons costumed as various superheroes. David is represented by Concert Artist Cooperative management.

Season Two of To the Choirmaster has come to a close! Join us as we look back at some of our favorite episodes, give some watching, listening, and reading recommendations, and look forward to Season Three - which kicks off July 6, 2021!

The To the Choirmaster team had the opportunity to attend The Gospel Coalition 2021 Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join us as we look at the theme of the conference, Jesus is Greater, and our key takeaways from the conference and how it impacts our heart posture in worship. To learn more about The Gospel Coalition, visit thegospelcoalition.org.

Shaun and Hunter examine some choral renaissance music with returning guest Meredith Neumann. Meredith Neumann is the Choirmaster at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, CT, where she conducts the professional Schola Cantorum. Founded in 1999 by Archdiocesan Music Director and Organist, Dr. Ezequiel Menéndez, the choir's repertoire encompasses the full range of Roman Catholic music, including plainchant, a cappella motets from the 16th through 20th centuries, music for chorus and orchestra, as well as newly commissioned works. In addition to its liturgical function, the Cathedral Schola Cantorum plays an active role in the concert life of the Hartford area, having appeared in concert with the New Haven and Hartford Symphony Orchestras. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicspeaks-podcast/support

Rabbi Joe and Pastor Glenn Packiam continue the conversation on lament by exploring the theme of covenant. Rabbi Joe expounds on covenant as "with-ness", and the two discuss the many implications of that from seeing grief as a breach to recognizing covenant as both the basis for lament and the response to it. Then, they begin a slow study of Psalm 13 with a look at the inscription, "To the choirmaster", exploring the many ways of understanding that phrase. Through the conversation, we see how the psalm is set within community and addressed intimately to God. The song that begins with sorrow ends in praise.

On this episode of To the Choirmaster, we sit down with Jesse Roberts of Poor Bishop Hooper. Poor Bishop Hooper is Jesse and Leah Roberts. They write songs that point to better things. Join us as we discuss the Poor Bishop Hooper's projects, the heart of worship, and how worship can take place in a variety of ways. To learn more about Poor Bishop Hooper and listen to their work, check out poorbishophooper.com Listen to the Golgatha Experience in its entirety here Learn more about the everypsalm project here

Hunter and Shaun sit down with Maestra Meredith Neumann, to discuss her career as a teacher and her top ten playlist. Meredith Neumann is Choirmaster of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in downtown Hartford, conducting the Schola Cantorum and the Cathedral Youth Chorus. She was formerly the Director of Connecticut Children's Chorus and conductor of the Hartt Camerata at the University of Hartford. She is a sought- after clinician and festival conductor, and her ensembles are known for their innovative approach to performance and their intense passion for music-making. A Connecticut native, Meredith holds a master's degree in music education from The Hartt School, and has a decade of experience teaching middle school choir in both public and private schools. She is currently pursuing her DMA in choral conducting at the University of Connecticut. In addition to her teaching and conducting appointments, she is an active performer in the Greater Hartford region. She is a founding member of the early music vocal ensemble Voce CONCITATO, specializing in the music of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. Meredith is also a member of Voce, Connecticut's premier professional choral ensemble. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicspeaks-podcast/support

In this special musical episode of Harvard Torah, for Shabbat Shirah, our Sabbath of Song, Gund University Organist and Choirmaster in Harvard's Memorial Church, Ed Elwyn Jones, and countertenor, conductor, and composer Benjamin Wenzelberg '21, join our Executive Director, Rabbi Jonah Steinberg, PhD, to speak – and sing! – about liberty and uplift, as the Torah celebrates our freedom from Pharaoh's tyranny with the Song at the Sea. To watch a video version of this episode, please visit our website.

This week, Rebekah Rice joins us on the podcast and discusses how a heart posture of worship in the home can exist and point us to our eternal home of heaven.

This week we're looking at the song "Adoration" by UPPERROOM. Join us as we seek after God's Own Heart by looking at a song that truly emphasizes the adoration of the King of Kings.

This week we're looking at the song "New Wine" by Hillsong United. Join us as we unpack a song that needs to be sung carefully, but can celebrate the New Covenant provided to us by Jesus Christ.

I can't keep my resolutions for the New Year... what does that have to do with worship? Join Andrew as he discusses how Christ must be our chief desire and how it's not our will power that dictates our actions.

This week we're looking at the song "Lead Me to the Cross" by Hillsong United. Join us as we seek after God's own heart by remembering and responding to the power of the cross.

This week we're looking at the song "Miracles" by Jesus Culture, sung by Chris Quilala. Join us as we seek after God's Own Heart as we look at the Miracles of Jesus pointing us to our spiritual resurrection.

It's Christmas Eve and we're looking at church tradition and liturgy. Where did they come from? Are they beneficial? Join us as we seek after God's Own Heart by looking at how these fit into our worship.

This week we're looking at the advent hymn "O Come O Come Emmanuel". Join us as we seek after God's own heart in looking at Christ's long awaited coming and His promised return.

This week we're looking at the song "Here Comes Heaven" by Elevation Worship. Join us as week seek after God's own heart by discussing how Jesus' birth was the assurance of the promised kingdom and how Christ is with us.

On this week's edition of People of Note, Rodney Trudgeon's guest will be Advocate Deon Irish, who, apart from his work as Senior Council, is the Titular Organist and Choirmaster at St Micheal's Church in Observatory, a post he has held since 1972. Deon has contributed substantially to the community in South Africa as an organ teacher, a mentor for young choral conductors, an opera and music critic as well as through his financial and legal work for the Diocese of Cape Town. And now Dean has just been made an Associate of the Royal School Of Church Music in recognition of his contribution to church music in South Africa.

In this episode, host Thompson Howell chats with Honorary Lifetime AGO Member and former LA Chapter Dean Dr. James Vail. A native of Los Angeles with a long and distinguished career as a teacher and church musician spanning many decades, Jim shares his memories of his first exposure to the organ as a boy at First Baptist Church in Los Angeles and how he'd "practice" in the family car. He'll also talk about his desire early on to be a Minister; his time in Philadelphia attending the Curtis Institute of Music; his experience as a Chaplain's Assistant in the Army and accompanying the Brahms Requiem on a Hammond organ while stationed in Germany; his fondness for his tenure at St. John's Episcopal Church (now the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles) and his connection to the McFerrin family; his years teaching at USC together with his thoughts on what makes a good conductor; and memories of his 40 year tenure as Organist & Choirmaster at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. And more!Click here to view the LA Times video we mention.Listen at LAAGO.org...or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Canon Precentor Jeremy David Tarrant, Choirmaster and Organist at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, performs Bach's Prelude in G Major. Originally recorded on 30 April 2017, it was offered as the postlude for Morning Prayer on this Third Sunday in Easter 2020.

He was a cantor at the Great Lavra on Mt Athos. Once, on the eve of Theophany, he was inspired to sing the hymn O full of grace, thou who art the joy of all creation instead of the usual It is truly meet to bless thee during the Divine Liturgy. When he did this, the most holy Theotokos appeared to him, thanked him and gave him a gold coin as a sign of her favor. The coin is still kept at the Lavra. He reposed in peace. St Gregory's hymn has been sung since that time as part of the Divine Liturgy of St Basil.

James is a musician and vocal leader with a passion for bringing people together to sing. He runs a number of open-access choirs and regularly delivers workshops across the UK with an emphasis on fun and inclusivity. James is choirmaster at The Good Life Experience, a festival in North Wales curated by Cerys Matthews and is a member of the all-male a cappella troupe The Spooky Men's Chorale.—Recorded live at the global event in Cardigan, west Wales in 2018.Watch James' full talk here: www.thedolectures.com/talks/james-sills-in-singing-we-can-find-our-tribe

Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast #64! http://www.organduo.lt/podcast ​Today's guest is Robert McCormick who is the Organist and Choirmaster at Saint Mark's Church, Philadelphia. Prior to this apointment he was the Director of Music at St. Paul's Parish, Washington DC. Just recently Robert signed the contract with Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, LLC. A summa cum laude graduate in organ performance from Westminster Choir College, Princeton, N.J., McCormick has received numerous awards. He is a frequent concert artist in such prestigious venues as the Great Organists Series at St. John's Cathedral in Albuquerque, N.M., the New York City Pipe Organ Encounters and the Atlanta Summer Organ Festival, among others. ​Known for his ability in organ improvisation, McCormick was a semi-finalist in the St. Alban's International Organ Festival Improvisation Competition. ​In this conversation Robert shares his insights about the art of organ improvisation. ​Enjoy and share your comments below. ​ And don't forget to help spread the word about the SOP Podcast by sharing it with your organist friends. Thanks for caring. Relevant links: http://​www.saintmarksphiladelphia.org http://​www.concertartists.com

Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast #54! Secrets of Organ Playing - Helping Reach Your Dreams with Vidas Pinkevicius, DMA: http://www.organduo.lt Today's guest is Jeremy David Tarrant, an internationally acclaimed concert organist and church musician from Detroit, Michigan. In performances that are consistently hailed as elegant, communicative, and powerfully artistic, Mr. Tarrant is increasingly recognized as one of the finest organists of his generation. ​ ​​Since 2000, Jeremy has served as Organist and Choirmaster of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Detroit where, in addition to playing for liturgies and concerts, he conducts the famed Cathedral Choirs. Prior to this appointment he served as the Cathedral's Assistant Organist joining the staff in 1994. In April of 2007, he was seated as Canon Precentor of the Cathedral in thanksgiving and recognition of his role in the liturgical and musical life of the Cathedral community. He is the founding director of the Cathedral Choir School of Metropolitan Detroit. A student of the American organist and pedagogue Robert Glasgow, Jeremy David Tarrant is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music where he earned the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in organ performance and sacred music. His other instructors include Betty R. Pursley, Corliss Arnold, and James Kibbie. He has had additional coaching with Lynne Davis. The recipient of numerous awards and honors, he was awarded First Prize in the Ottumwa National Organ Competition in 1997 and Second Prize in the Arthur Poister National Competition in 1998. Mr. Tarrant has also been a finalist in the American Guild of Organists Regional Competitions. Mr. Tarrant is in frequent demand as a teacher and clinician, and regularly serves on the faculties of the Royal School of Church Music summer courses as well as the American Guild of Organists summer Pipe Organ Encounters. ​ An active concert organist, Jeremy has performed widely in North America in such venues as the Washington National Cathedral; St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue; St. James Cathedral, Toronto; St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York; and Chicago's famed Fourth Presbyterian Church. He frequently appears with the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings and has performed in regional conventions of the American Guild of Organists. In 2008, Mr. Tarrant made his European solo debut with a recital in the Cathedrale de St. Etienne in Meaux, France, and in 2011 he played the closing recital of International Organ Week in Dijon, France. In 2012, he was a featured artist in the Pine Mountain Music Festival, presenting three solo recitals in Michigan's upper peninsula. In July, 2014 Jeremy conducted the Cathedral Choir during their tour of England where they were in residency at Chichester Cathedral. This tour also included concerts and services in Canterbury and Southwark Cathedrals. In this conversation, we talk about his experience with organ registration, adapting to large instruments, working with choirs, the importance of playing the piano and working on ear training for organists. Enjoy and share your comments below. ​ And don't forget to help spread the word about the SOP Podcast by sharing it with your organist friends. Thanks for caring. Related links: Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Detroit, Michigan: http://www.detroitcathedral.org YouTube channel of Jeremy David Tarrant: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVUcu7DroG0fn645FUqSp8Q ​Detroit Cathedral Music Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detroitcathedralmusic/

REFLECTION QUOTES “Anxious cares are heavy burdens with which good people often load themselves more than they need.” ~Matthew Henry's commentary on Psalm 13 “A full 70% of the time our subjects opted to receive more-painful shocks right away rather than wait for less painful shocks in the near future. We infer from this that dread—the anticipation of negative outcomes—is a powerful force… And we think these findings show that dread is so painful that people will pay a significant price, in the form of more physical pain, to avoid it.” ~Giles Story, clinical researcher in behavioral economics at University College, London and Imperial College London (from Harvard Business Review, March 2014) “It is impossible to suffer without making someone pay for it; every complaint already contains revenge.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche, 19th-century German philosopher “The waiting is the hardest part Every day you see one more card You take it on faith, you take it to the heart The waiting is the hardest part.” ~“The Waiting” by Tom Petty “I will stay, should the world by me fold, Lift up your name as the darkness falls. I will wait, and hold fast to your word, Heart on your heart, with my eyes on yours.” ~“Stay and Wait”by Joel Houston (Hillsong) SERMON PASSAGE Psalm 13 (ESV) How Long, O Lord? To the Choirmaster, A Psalm of David. 1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and answer me, O Lord my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death, 4 lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed over him,” lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

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