Beyond the Horizon--Community of Christ Sings!
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BEYOND THE HORIZON: Community of Christ Sings!
Jan KraybillPrincipal Organist for Community of Christ and The Dome and Spire Organ Foundation
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Look beyond the horizon.What can you imagine?
Ever-more-vibrant musical expressions of Christ’s mission!
A new day in church music!
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PHILOSPHICAL
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Hymns of the Saints – 1981 Primarily 4-part hymnody from
European hymnic heritage Some forays into other styles and
cultures Title reflects content Three supplements stretched stylistic
boundaries: 1993, 1999, 2004
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Community of Christ Sings Stylistically wider range, but still
plenty of part-singing Title reflects content Content reflects two goals set by
leadership Communicate, reflect, and imagine the
church’s identity, message, mission and beliefs
Help us all value and appreciate the global nature of the church
Hundreds of contributors
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CCS has much to offer, contains much to learn
Languages Styles Instruments Concepts Balance
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Challenge: Creatively embrace the chance
to learn and grow Devise solutions for your
environment
Reward: Musical and spiritual renewal
Wider sense of community,
faith, church and God
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Bottom Line
Community of Christ Sings will help the
church stretch and grow theologically.
Shouldn’t it also help us stretch and grow
musically?
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PRACTICAL
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1. “A characteristic of a good leader is never to doubt the capacity of the people he’s leading to realize whatever he’s dreaming.” Benjamin Zander, conductor of Boston
Philharmonic Orchestra and Youth Orchestra, co-author of The Art of Possibility
“My job is to awaken the possibility in other people.”
Definition of success
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2. Fall in love with words and poetry Ancient forms Stanza forms Song forms Visual and aural beauty of words in
unfamiliar languages Concepts, stories, and images used for
God, humanity, community, faith, etc., etc., etc.
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3. Research the story behind the music Personal contacts Hymnary.org Hymnals by single authors Books Web searches CCS page layout
Use and share this information
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4. Printed page is just shorthand – like notes for a sermon. Find good aural models to follow. Personal network Conferences CCS Audio Recording product Other recordings, YouTube Other web-based archives
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5. Join networks of musicians to learn from and inspire each other Dome and Spire Organ Foundation –
for more than just organists! Piano Club – for more than just
pianists! The Hymn Society in the U.S. and
Canada – for more than just hymns! The American Guild of Organists Choristers’ Guild
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6. “Translate” for your environment and your people What can we do? What speaks to us? What is the definition of success for us? What do we need to ensure this
success? Insert music into every aspect of your
congregation’s life CCS indices as tools
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7. Be open – embrace the opportunity to be a beginner New instruments New languages New ways of doing things Guided mastery – self efficacy Patience Create a community of unselfconscious
beginners who learn and rejoice together
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8. Look for your next horizon! Here are mine from this 5+ year project:
Theological umbrella Vocative particle O MOTU: audio, technological, Finale,
database Guitarists’ community, guitar chords Guitar playing
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BACK TO PHILOSOPHICAL
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It’s a journey
You are not alone
You will not be perfect the first
time
Different ≠ Difficult
Have fun!
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Q & A