Collects for Pandemic Sanctuaries
Cara Modisett, a middler at VTS who is also a fine church musician, has composed three lovely collects for the pandemic church while on retreat. Here is what she says about them: “Last week, I packed […]
A Gathering on Liturgical Formation
The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) will host a Gathering on Liturgical Formation, a educational opportunity on the liturgy of the Episcopal Church. This event, which is co-sponsored by Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological […]
St. James Music Press Presents RADIOSHOW with Dr. Marty Wheeler Burnett
St. James Music Press is a completely digital publishing house and a new way to think about church music. They exist for subscribers to have ongoing access to new scores, recordings, and other resources that support […]
Creating Worship that Works: Clergy and Musicians as Partners in Mission
A few years before Music, Liturgy, and the Arts (then known as the Center for Liturgy and Music) was born, Dr. William Bradley Roberts and Ellen Johnston hosted a symposium at Virginia Theological Seminary. Eight clergy/musician […]
The Church in Pandemic Times: Compline as Pastoral Care
by Cara Ellen Modisett In non-pandemic times, conversations about liturgy and conversations about pastoral care tend to fall into separate categories. The first is primarily performative, shaped by ritual and music and tradition, creating a […]
Ask Ambrose-Take a Bite out of the Apple – Easy Recording Ideas
Dear Ambrose: I would like to have some music in my virtual services but my very small choir is reluctant to sing into a phone or a computer. What can I do? Aching for Music Dear Aching: I […]
When Singing is Silenced: Addressing Anxiety
Webinar: June 24, 2020; 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT. Zoom Gathering for Participants: July 1, 2020; 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT. What are we to do during when we can’t gather and make music during this time? […]
Music During a Time of Quarantine, Part 2
A couple of weeks ago we invited some of our colleagues to tell us how they are making music during this time of quarantine. In this post you can hear them for yourselves. Josh Brown […]
Resources for Music during a Time of Quarantine
Recently Music, Liturgy, and the Arts sent out a request through social media as well as by invitation for musicians to complete a survey as to how they are creating music during this time of […]
A House of Meanings: Christian Worship in Plain Language by Juan Oliver
The Rev. Juan Oliver, liturgist, author, and Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer, has given the Church a wonderful gift – a book about worship that is compelling and one that asks us to […]