RHAPSODY IN BLUEGRASS - SATB
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When word and music come together, there is powerful potential. Music
gives wings to message and message gives purpose to song. There is no
greater example of this truth than when considering the various traditions
of sacred music. From lofty oratorios and noble hymns, to folk music and
simple spiritual songs, the voice of faith is encouraged when shared upon
the wings of song.
With the musical customs of Christmas,
there is a wonderful intersection of
ministry and artistry that can truly touch the heart. When we sing from this
precious treasury of sacred songs, we connect with the spirit of the
troubadour. We reprise our role as "storytellers," passing along our faith in
tunes and texts that celebrate our faith with hopeful joy. Folk music holds
a special place in the sacred lexicon, and every part of
the world has its
own repository of native song. This cantata is a mingling of more
traditional church choral sounds with the rustic beauty of bluegrass folk
music. In the joining of these two styles, I pray that something new be
released into our seasonal worship gatherings. May our many voices
become one song! May our differences become harmony, and may divine
light decorate our hearts with the joy and grace of Christmas!
Joseph M. Martin
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