Suzanne, Ditto to all of the reassuring words others have given you. If you pay more attention to what the Spirit tells you about your calling than what...
Suzanne - Could I add ome more thought? As a person who has sung in a lot of choirs, I would encourage you to go out and buy a baton. Choir directors who use...
Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement and the advice. I never expected such a response. It has really helped buoy me up for this calling. I...
Hello Everybody, Just a while ago, our ward boundries changed, and so we got a lot more people in our ward, enough, so that we can now get a extension put on...
YOU GO, GIRL! Bruceman ... ===== "In the eye of the storm there is calm; In the calm of the storm there is peace; In the peace of the storm there is He In...
Hi all, ... This comment came as a surprise to me. The music section (14) of the Church Handbook of Instructions, p. p.289 says: "The hymns of the Church are...
... The musicians in our ward were told recently (six months ago? Or less?) that this injunction had been lifted, my understanding was via letter from the ...
Marvin Goldstein has some pretty piano solos books also. I'm not sure what the title is, but it has a mountain on front -- with a blue sky above. It's an...
... When did the prophet say this? I have not heard it. Bruceman ===== "In the eye of the storm there is calm; In the calm of the storm there is peace; In the...
Dear All!!! I noticed your letter on my EMail and decided to clarify. We do not know how the rumor got started that only hymns could be used in our church...
This letter that was sent out and is quoted below is only a reminder of what the Handbook of Instructions says - and has always said. It is very important for...
Bruce, I'm not sure the exact date, but our stake president came to our ward, and to all the other wards, and saying all that stuff about how returning...
hello all, My opinion on the thing about the music only being hymns and so forth. I think that it should be all music that invites the spirit. There is much...
... pretty ... most ... My reply is not meant to be rude or anything, so please do not take it as such. But it IS meant to be definate! Any "hymnal only"...
Thank you for speaking your opinion. ... I have not been to a temple that singing is allowed for at least 15 years. And I miss it very much! If you live in an...
Brother Forbes ( I assume?) Your statement: "The Church Music Committee pushes hard for a hymnal-only policy, and in local meetings they preach it." This...
... Once again, the intent of my reply to your letter was not to insult or degrade, so if it was taken that way I DO profoundly apologise. I would never tell a...
I just want to apolagize to this group for my rudeness. I was in a bad mood, but i have no excuse for my comments. Bruce you are very close to the spirit, and...
Suzanne, I have been the choir director/ward music director/chorister now for about 6 months. This calling was a shock to me as well. There are many ...
Looking for patriotic music ideas for the upcoming Independence Day. The Branch Presidency member who is conducting in June is a retired general and wants to...
Hi, There is a great download of sheet music (pdf file) on this webpage. It is an awesome song. Last year, we didn't have a lot of time, so we used the same...
Dear Friends, I have been watching the list for some time, and haven't had a lot to say, but there is a misconception that I thought you might find ...
Richard W Smith
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May 5, 2003 3:14 pm
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In the past, our ward has had a male quartet sing the National Anthem as a special number. The do it acapella. It has been absolutely wonderful. Michelle ......
I will accept your apology if you accept mine! :-) Bruceman ... ===== "In the eye of the storm there is calm; In the calm of the storm there is peace; In the...
ldssacredmusic: For discussion of the hymns and other sacred music of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and about increasing the availability and...
Shelli Loessin
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May 6, 2003 2:04 pm
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May I recommend Beebe's Hymns of Worship Volume two. The book includes The Battle Hymn of the Republic and My Country, 'Tis of Thee. All the arrangments in...
I must say...Travis and Bruce, what beautiful examples you are of the gospel in action. I think all of us champion our favorite causes, sometimes with some...
I have just updated my Primary Singing Time/Sharing Time page, and I have just added a few new general authority addresses on my "Thoughts about Hymns" page....
A Great big HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you good sisters out there! Bruceman ===== "In the eye of the storm there is calm; In the calm of the storm there is...
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