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Rhythmic vs. Isometric

  • by liturgyandmusic
  • Posted on October 12, 2016October 12, 2016
  • Ask Ambrose
Picture of chorale, "A mighty fortress"

Q: I’ve seen the terms rhythmic and isometric in the hymnal. What does that mean? A: Now, admittedly, although I, Ambrose, was a composer of numerous hymns, the terms “rhythmic” and “isometric” were, at first, […]

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Mississippi Conference on Church Music and Liturgy

  • by liturgyandmusic
  • Posted on October 3, 2016September 30, 2016
  • The Weekly Word
Participants at the Mississippi Conference on Church Music and Liturgy

There are some things that I do regularly which I believe makes me a better person. I meditate, pray, and read the Bible each morning to renew my relationship with God. I work out at […]

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