Author Archives: Bruce Harding

Music United anti-racism Zoom gathering – video now online

Posted on 2020/07/24 by Bruce Harding

Music United held its first anti-racism gathering on July 21, 2020, on Zoom. More gatherings to come!

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Wading into the Waters – Answers to your copyright questions

Posted on 2020/07/01 by Bruce Harding

Do copyright questions make your head spin? Here are some answers to frequent questions, prepared by Convenors Bruce Harding (BC) and Brenda McLay (Manitou). Updated July 2020 with more information gathered by Kevin Parks, St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax, NS.

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Music Matters 2019!! April 26-28 in Halifax!

Posted on 2019/02/28 by Bruce Harding

Music Matters 2019, the national annual event presented by Music United, will be held April 26-28th and will be hosted at St. Andrews United Church in Halifax! The learning event held on Friday April 26th and Saturday April 27th includes … Continue reading →

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St. James United Church, Etobicoke, ON, seeks Music Minister

Posted on 2019/02/19 by Bruce Harding

St. James United Church is a spirit filled, connected, transformational congregation, located in central Etobicoke. We are inviting Applicants for a new Music Minister. St. James possesses a rich choral history including a 35 voice SATB Senior Choir, and an auditioned 20 voice SATB … Continue reading →

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Calling all hymn writers! Enter our 2013 hymn competition!

Posted on 2012/10/13 by Bruce Harding

Music United is proud to sponsor another hymn competition for 2013! We’re looking for hymns or songs for Holy Week and/or the Easter season, based upon the “Jesus” section of A Song of Faith, The United Church of Canada’s most … Continue reading →

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How did we do at Worship Matters in Brandon?

Posted on 2012/08/18 by Bruce Harding

From all of us on the Music United executive, thanks for a great weekend in Brandon! We really appreciate the passion you bring to your music ministry, and it was a joy to share time with you. So how did … Continue reading →

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Join us in Brandon for Worship Matters! July 2012

Posted on 2012/06/07 by Bruce Harding

Finally – a regional event for church musicians! Join us in Brandon, Manitoba, July 20-22, for a time of singing, community music, and workshops for musicians of all skill levels and experience. Fun for all! Details and registration information on … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Sacred Song Contest Winners

Posted on 2012/03/19 by Bruce Harding

Music United and Moderator Mardi Tindal are delighted to announce the winners of the Moderator’s Earth Day Sacred Song Contest. Sharing first place are “It Is Good” by Carol Grolman of Garibaldi Highlands, BC, and “Give Back to the Earth” … Continue reading →

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Jazz Vespers in the Valley – Northwood United Church, Surrey, BC

Posted on 2012/02/08 by Bruce Harding

“Vespers in the Valley” will grace the Northwood community ever 2nd and 4th Sundays at 4pm starting Sunday February 12th. Featuring amazing artists from the Vancouver-area jazz community, this is a great opportunity to soak in Spirit and spontaneity in … Continue reading →

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YAYA Choir In Victoria BC singing up a storm!

Posted on 2012/01/07 by Bruce Harding

SingYourJoy, the new young adult choir in Victoria, held a fabulous first solo concert on December 2 at Oak Bay United Church and wowed the full house in attendance. The group will celebrate its first anniversary in February 2012, and … Continue reading →

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