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When Is It OK Not To Sing?
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 14:52 in News & Reviews | viewed 101 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Motte Brown at Boundless ponders this and “More Contemporary Praise Music Frustrations” ... (Continue reading)
What Others Are Saying About Worship in Song
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 14:00 in Worship in Song | viewed 262 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website “Scott Aniol has contributed a reasoned, thoughtful, Scripture-infused, and theological approach to his subject. This book should prove to be a helpful volume to any serious worshiper.” Paul S. Jones, D.M. Organist and Music Director –... (Continue reading)
Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol
Written on 8 Dec, 2008 at 14:00 in Worship in Song | viewed 238 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website SECTION ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATION Chapter One: Biblical Authority in Matters of Faith and Practice Many Christians insist that because the Bible says nothing explicitly regarding the kind of music that pleases God, God must... (Continue reading)
Pre-Order Now! Worship in Song by Scott Aniol
Written on 5 Dec, 2008 at 14:00 in Worship in Song | viewed 183 times and users have made 0 comments so far
I am very excited about the upcoming release of my new book, Worship in Song: A Biblical Philosophy of Music and Worship. Published by BMH Books, this volume will be released in just a few weeks! The book will retail for... (Continue reading)
The Music of David Rasbach
Written on 11 Mar, 2008 at 9:49 in Reviews | viewed 1,160 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)
When Cultures Collide
Written on 10 Mar, 2008 at 8:45 in Articles on Culture | viewed 291 times and users have made 0 comments so far
I’ve taken pains on this site to explain the differences between high culture, folk culture, and pop culture. Last night my wife and I witnessed a very enlightening collision of all three types of culture. Some friends of ours invited us... (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)
Consultation
Written on 23 Feb, 2008 at 10:25 in News & Reviews | viewed 196 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Scott Aniol is available for choir clinics, seminars in congregational song leading, and other church music ministry services. He is also available to help churches organize their church music ministries, especially small churches with no full-time director. Contact us for more... (Continue reading)
Taste is Black and White
Written on 23 Feb, 2007 at 21:25 in Articles on Aesthetics | viewed 332 times and users have made 2 comments so far
One particularly common misconception in the realm of aesthetics is that “we all have different tastes, and that’s OK,” and Christians are certainly not immune to this errant perspective. The error here lies once again in a careless use of terminology.... (Continue reading)
Apollo vs. Dionysus
Written on 23 Dec, 2006 at 21:15 in Articles on Aesthetics, Articles on Music | viewed 866 times and users have made 0 comments so far
A music theorist whom I have found very helpful is Manfred Clynes. Clynes argues that music communicates through its natural connection with emotion. I can best explain Clynes’ theories at this point by quoting from “Music Hath Charms . .... (Continue reading)
