springtime 2025 update
I’m grateful to say all is very well. I’ve been focused on the work at hand, resting more, and continuing to discern where my skills and time are best shared.
Read Moresharing the song: a reflection on Alice Parker as teacher and song leader
Like so many, my first encounter with Alice Parker was through her music, specifically the hymn and Spiritual arrangements found in almost every church and academic choral library. But it wasn’t until I had a full-time church job and continuing education funds that I plucked up the courage to apply for her Score Study Workshop advertised in The American Organist. While I knew she was a brilliant and respected musician, I had no idea how profoundly her teaching would shape my life and work over the next 18 years.
Read Moreawakening to small things: spring 2023 newsletter
Months have come and gone since my last update, but I’m grateful to share I have been busy with continued opportunities to teach, lead workshops, and accompany faith communities in times of transition. Read my spring newsletter here and thank you for your continued prayers and support.
Read Moreglobal song celebration at union presbyterian seminary
Last week, I visited United Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA to celebrate the installation of their new Schoenstein pipe organ. Doug Brown, the seminary’s musician, had the creative idea to bring the instrument into relationship with music of the Global Church, so we found thoughtful and playful ways to integrate the organ into music from Indonesia, Argentina, South Korea, the Philippines, Brazil, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe.
Read Moremusic and change
Back in early March, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Sarah Bereza and The Rev. Bill Smutz for Getting to Nimble, their church leadership podcast. Little did I know they would be the last visitors to my home before we we began social distancing a week later.
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