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Triskaidekaphobia and Bach

Posted by Vern Sanders on June 13, 2014 in Blog, Vern Sanders | Views

Today is Friday the 13th, and there is a full moon. Are you hiding under a ladder?

That takes care of the first part of the headline…here’s the rest. At the website allofbach.com, the Netherlands Bach Society is releasing a new recording of a Bach work every Friday (that’s today! Still afraid?). They’re on the way to recording the entire Bach output. Among the currently available recordings is Cantata 61, which would not be out of reach for a good church choir… well…except maybe the singing in German part.

Finally, in the “in case you missed it” category, earlier this week we added the wonderful resource 111 Tips to Survive Music Ministry by Creator writer Margaret Marcuson to our store. Join all your friends and colleagues who have gotten a copy this week…you’ll be glad you did…

Today’s Article

Today’s article is an observation that Music Ministry should consist of More Than the Music. Here’s an excerpt:

At a recent conference I asked a colleague if he prayed with his choir and was involved with visiting choir members if they were hospitalized. I was surprised when he re­sponded with “that isn’t my job.”

…Whichever title the in­dividual church prefers; Director of Music or Minister of Music, should not you consider the position as one who cares and shares the joys and concerns of the persons in his/ her charge? Surely we should consider the work we do more than…
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Posted in Blog, Vern Sanders | Tagged Bach, Creator, Creator Leadership Network, JS Bach, leadership, Margaret Marcuson, ministry, music, triskaidekaphobia, Vern Sanders, worship

About the Author

Vern Sanders

Vern has served in some form of church music and worship leadership for over 40 years in a variety of denominations both in the US and in Canada. In addition to being Publisher of Creator Magazine, he is a published author and composer. Regularly invited to speak at conferences, he has been a presenter/clinician throughout North America.

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