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Choir Gowns sent to Africa!

Posted on 2009/05/04 by SysAdmin

  Great news, the network is working! From: Janice and Hugh Hopkins hj.hopkins@sympatico.ca   The choir of Zion-Memorial United Church, Carleton Place, Ontario, has received a gift of new choir gowns. We would like to give our existing gowns to … Continue reading →

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More Voices online database is now live!

Posted on 2009/03/10 by SysAdmin

The much-anticipated More Voices database is now live at www.morevoices.ca. Search the lyrics of the book, keywords, scripture references, composers, authors and more. Worship planning just got a whole lot easier!

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Help is available for search committees and musicians!!

Posted on 2009/01/19 by SysAdmin

For search committees, drafting a job description for a church music position can be difficult unless you have information regarding hours required to perform tasks and other critical issues. For musicians, understanding your rights and responsibilities when working in a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 2008/11/21 by SysAdmin

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

Posted on 2008/11/10 by SysAdmin

  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

Posted on 2008/10/13 by SysAdmin

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

Posted on 2008/05/08 by SysAdmin

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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Large Print edition of More Voices now available!

Posted on 2008/05/06 by SysAdmin

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

Posted on 2008/04/22 by SysAdmin

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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Hymn Competition – Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society

Posted on 2008/03/27 by SysAdmin

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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