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IN 19. A Fresh Look at Hymn Playing: Several Approaches to Enlivening Congregational Song

Bruce Neswick, Director of Cathedral Music & Organist, The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, New York, NY
9:00-11:30 AM, June 22-26
$325

In this class we will explore various avenues the organist may take for enriching the hymnody of the Church.  We will experiment with composing descants, introductions, and interludes.  We will look at how our registrations can breathe new life into our hymns.  And we will even explore the composing of new hymn-tunes.  Improvisation
feeds all of these endeavors, and so we will not hesitate to hone our talents in this ever-fresh area of music-making. 

Syllabus (pdf)

Questions? Call 203-432-9526

 
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