
Seven Summer Reads for Church Musicians
As a lifelong reader, I love having a pile of books at the ready any time — but especially in summer. While there is a
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As a lifelong reader, I love having a pile of books at the ready any time — but especially in summer. While there is a

In this video, Steve Petrunak demonstrates three different approaches for how guitarists (or any accompanying instrument) can adjust their playing to fit different ensemble scenarios.

Many people who live in states with four seasons look forward to the ability to get out into the garden when the weather finally warms

Liturgical calendar aside, this time of year feels like the final stretch of an annual race for many church musicians. Lent? Check. Holy Week? Check.
Playing in a liturgical ensemble can mean encountering many types of music — from fully written parts to basic lead sheets. Frank Jansen talks us

In my weekday job, I have a role in crisis communication for a Fortune 500 company. Much of that work is about anticipating what could