Music sometimes teaches simple but profound truths that apply far beyond the concert hall. I often talk about the capacity of music study to teach patience, perseverance, and cooperation. It enhances creativity and appreciation for beauty. Studies show that it stimulates brain development. Continue reading Music Teaches Leadership
Category Archives: Music
In Praise of Music
Praise the LORD with the lyre, make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!
Sing to him a new song, play skilfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
(Psa 33:2-3 RSV)
A few mornings ago, my wife and I were sitting on the front porch. It promised to become a beautiful early spring day. The air was still a little crisp with the cool of the past night, but the warmth of the sun just above the tree line compensated wonderfully. We could see hints of green on the limbs of a few trees. Hostas were peeking up through the soil. The Continue reading In Praise of Music
A Musical Interlude: “When You Wish Upon a Star”
The description of this blog mentions that, from time to time, it may include music – my first calling, principle medium of meditation, and chief psycho-emotional therapy. Below is a link to a video recording of a recent performance of “When You Wish Upon a Star” by Continue reading A Musical Interlude: “When You Wish Upon a Star”
The Series Continues with “Angels We Have Heard on High”
As Ellen explains:
“On the fourth day of Christmas, my family sang to theee… Continue reading The Series Continues with “Angels We Have Heard on High”
Le deuxieme Moment Musical – Away in a Manger
Ellen explains:
“On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…. Away in a manger!! 
One of my faves. (And as is apropos to this imperfect Christmas tiding, I mistyped the title in the video.. So you get a sneak preview of another hymn we’ll be sharing later!) Continue reading Le deuxieme Moment Musical – Away in a Manger