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CD Review: “Arise, Shine!” – The Choral Music of Dan Forrest
Written on 3 Dec, 2009 at 12:00 in CD Reviews, Featured, Recordings | viewed 268 times and users have made 2 comments so far
I’m delighted to be able to review and recommend Dan Forrest’s new CD, “Arise, Shine!” I’ll first offer some broad impressions of the whole album, and then I’ll make some comments about the individual pieces. There are several things about this... (Continue reading)
Interview with Molly Ijames
Written on 20 Aug, 2009 at 17:34 in Featured | viewed 300 times and users have made 0 comments so far
In May of 2009, four graduates of the BJU fine arts program were honored by the John Ness Beck Foundation for excellence in sacred composition, sweeping the 2009 awards. (Read Scott Aniol’s article about it here.) Previous winners have included accomplished composers... (Continue reading)
The Sacred Composition Legacy of Joan J. Pinkston
Written on 23 Jun, 2009 at 8:01 in Featured, News & Reviews | viewed 648 times and users have made 5 comments so far
The John Ness Beck Foundation seeks to “encourage and promote the writing of traditional sacred music.” One of the means through which they encourage this is through an annual program “which recognizes current composers of traditional sacred choral... (Continue reading)
Excellent Book on Christians and Alcohol
Written on 11 May, 2009 at 8:00 in Book Reviews, Featured | viewed 295 times and users have made 3 comments so far
Besides the issue of music, there is perhaps no more controversial topic for Christians today than whether believers should partake of alcoholic beverages. Two potential errors exist in this discussion. First, some Christians argue that Christians in the first century (i.e.... (Continue reading)
Book Signing at BJU Campus Store March 13
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 16:26 in News & Reviews, Update | viewed 129 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Scott will be signing copies of Worship In Song at the BJU Campus Store on March 13 from 11:30-1:30. Stop by and say hello! ... (Continue reading)
Recent Interview
Written on 14 Oct, 2008 at 12:00 in News & Reviews | viewed 216 times and users have made 0 comments so far
I recently did an interview with Ed Dunbar, chairman of the Division of Music at Bob Jones University. He asked me questions about my background, upcoming book, and Religious Affections Ministries. It is posted in the fall newsletter of the... (Continue reading)
The Music of David Rasbach
Written on 11 Mar, 2008 at 9:49 in Reviews | viewed 1,167 times and users have made 5 comments so far
Speaking of good things coming out of SoundForth, I recently received a choral demo from them featuring the music of David Rasbach. First, go right now and order this CD and add it to your choral collection. It is excellent. It... (Continue reading)
CD Review
Written on 5 Mar, 2008 at 7:00 in Reviews | viewed 336 times and users have made 0 comments so far
On March 19, SoundForth will release its latest choral recording, “The King of Love.” In anticipation of the release, Dan Forrest sent me a review copy and asked me to share some thoughts here. I do not pretend to be... (Continue reading)
