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Where are the new hymns?

October 9, 2017 by Mark

Here’s a topic I’ve been contemplating a long time. There are two well-known talks on this subject, both from the mid 70's, one by Elder Packer and the other by [Read more...]

Posted in: Culture, General

Hymnbook Statistical Analysis 2 – Time

January 12, 2017 by Mark

In discussing the hymns, time is more subjective than pitch, since it depends on how fast (or slow) the organist is playing. (Notice I didn't say how fast the [Read more...]

Posted in: Compositional Issues, General

Appropriate Sacrament Meeting Music, Part I

August 22, 2016 by Mark

  I’ve thought quite a lot about this topic over the years. As with many musicians, playing in church was among my first experiences in public performance [Read more...]

Posted in: Culture, General

The Intro and the Plan

April 29, 2015 by Mark

I've been considering writing a blog for some time now. I've got something to say about music and Mormonism and Mormon music and music in Mormon [Read more...]

Posted in: General, Testimony and Hymns

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