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Where Can I Find That Song? Researching Hymns Online–Greg Scheer, Greg Scheer

Symposium on Worship Archive

There are a few databases that will allow anyone to find sources of particular songs or hymns. The most established (still within the last few years) are geared toward historical hymns, but more recent databases are becoming more comprehensive and global in scope, even to providing sources of different versions/keys, ability to print a song, ideas for performance, etc. Come to learn about the current state of research.

The Hymnary is an online hymn and hymnal database that is collaboration between The Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW). The project actually began as …

Making Stuff Up: Magically Making Music In The Moment!, Tom Trenney

Symposium on Worship Archive

In many churches, the only time congregations clearly hear the organ as a solo instrument is during hymn introductions. Frequently, there is talking and movement during the prelude. Often, there is mass chaos during the postlude. Use this opportunity to showcase the many colours of your instrument and to set the tone for the music to follow. Introductions must clearly present the key, the tempo, and the character of the hymn to come. Otherwise, be creative!

Creative Accompaniments To Enliven The Congregational Songs, Christina Mandang

Symposium on Worship Archive

Handout from a session about accompanying congregational song.

It is very often said that the "traditional" or "conventional" hymns are boring. One of the main reasons why the young peoples are not keen on singing the hymns is because of the accompaniment. Actually, with some basic knowledge about improvisation and using some percussion, we can enliven our accompaniment.

A Service Of Evening Prayer In The Manner Of The Community Of Taizé, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Outline for a Taize service at the 12th Calvin Symposium on worship, focused on the theme: "Be reconciled all you who enter here- parents and children; husbands and wives; believes and those who cannot believe; Christians and their fellow Christians."

Walk As Children Of The Light, A Festival Of Hymns, Calvin Symposium On Worship Planning Committee

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout for the hymn festival associated with the 10th Calvin Symposium on Worship where the theme was "Walk as Children of the Light."

Service Of Closing Worship, Calvin Symposium On Worship Planning Committee

Symposium on Worship Archive

A service in four parts: I. We Worship a God of Majesty, II. We Worship a God Who Has Redeemed Us, III. We Worship a God Who Calls Us to Service, and IV. We Worship a God Who Guides Us in our Ministry.

Participating in this closing worship service were Mr. Kevin J. Bylsma, liturgist; Dr. John Ferguson, organ; Rev. Victor Anderson, piano; and the musical group New Beginning.