I have learned seemingly dozens of spirituals this week that are all new to me…Our third plenary was given by Andrew Donaldson, who gave us a history of global church music. It was largely a story of the last thirty years, and it’s amazing to me how many of these songs have already entered the common repertory of many traditions.
Archive for July 14th, 2010
Hymn Society, Wednesday
Jul 14
The idea of “summer reading” seems to evoke beaches and lawn chairs and leisure. I’m not sure that describes my summer, but in this spirit let me begin with the most popular genre I enjoy: mystery novels.
NPM in Detroit, Wednesday
Jul 14
Pastoral Musician of the Year is Bob Hurd. Jubilate Deo award this year goes to Sr. Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ.