Yearly Archives: 2008

“…church musicians are…the ‘pneumatic organs’ of the body of Christ” — Bill Kervin

Quote from Rev. Dr. William Kervin in a sermon "The Breath of Life" at the RCCO College Service in First Presbyterian Church, Edmonton, August 2007 (used by permission) Rev. Dr. William Kervin in a sermon "The Breath of Life" at … Continue reading

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“Over Hill and Valley” wins another award

  Baritone Christopher Bowman and pianist David Chafe are thrilled to announce that their debut CD 'Over Hill and Valley' has just been awarded "Classical Recording of the Year" at Nova Scotia Music Week 2008.  Baritone Christopher Bowman and pianist David … Continue reading

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Hymn Society contest winners Wehlander and Harding

A new song written by Keri Wehlander (Editor of Creating Change, which will be released this fall under the CopperHouse imprint) and Bruce Harding (Managing Editor of More Voices) has just been chosen as the winner of a song search … Continue reading

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Invitation to lead music at the 40th General Council 2009

Invitation to Lead The 40th General Council 2009 will meet August 9th to 15th, 2009 at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia. The Agenda and Planning Committee invites expressions of interest to provide music leadership at the Council. The … Continue reading

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How about a More Voices worship planner CD?

How many people out there would buy a More Voices worship planner CD (similar to the Voices United CD worship planner)? Could it be integrated with Voices United and More Voices in the same planner? Email info@musicunited.ca to voice your … Continue reading

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Large Print edition of More Voices now available!

What’s next? Rumour has it that a Words-Only, Larger Print Edition is in the works. Watch for it this fall! Fall has come and gone, and the More Voices – Large Print edition is now available! Coil-bound, a little lighter … Continue reading

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Explore More Voices

Dear Worship and Music Leader, We know the Sunday-by-Sunday job is both inspiring and intimidating! The More Voices Team welcomes you as a worship leader, your choir and anyone form the congregation who loves to sing to come and explore … Continue reading

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Are we off key?

A Cross-Canada Think-Tank on Church Music and Ministry Targets Church’s Views of Music and Musicians In March 2008 the United Church of Canada convened a meeting of 14 prominent church musicians from across Canada, and Paul Westermeyer of Lutheran Seminary, … Continue reading

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Do music copyright questions make your head spin?

Confused by music copyright? Wanting to do the “right thing” but not sure how to go about it? Here are some resources to help you understand the intricacies of copyright. Bruce Harding, one of our Music United members from BC, … Continue reading

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Hymn Competition – Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society

The Southern Ontario Chapter of The Hymn Society of the United States and Canada is celebrating its tenth anniversary by sponsoring a hymn competition with the theme "Singing God's Song in a Strange Land." Further details can be found at … Continue reading

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