Composer and organist David Cherwien shares his enthusiasm for using hymn introductions as an opportunity to encourage vibrant singing. He demonstrates how to evoke the meaning of the hymn with several creative improvisation techniques, most of which are accessible even to beginners. He encourages starting small and building up one's repertoire of improvisational techniques ..read more

We are saddened to learn of the passing of composer Rachel Laurin. Our thoughts are with her family, colleagues and former students ..read more

Tom Mueller joins Kelly Dobbs-Mickus to discuss insights into his widely varied musical influences, as well as his new organ publication with E. C. Schirmer Music: Seven Versets on Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (How brightly beams the Morning Star). He shares details about the commissioners, the way each movement reflects a stanza of the original hymn text, the options for presentation in concert and liturgy, and some similarities to movements of 17th- and 18th-century French organ music ..read more

Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music releases video of recordings from MorningStar Music's African-American Organ Music Anthology. This video is part of the department's "Organic Voices" online performance project and features the students and faculty members of the school's organ studio ..read more

A continuation of the series of conversations on sacred Organ literature with Dr. Stephen Hamilton ..read more

John Wigal joins Mark Lawson in conversation about his new collection of hymn introductions and alternate harmonizations. They discuss Wigal's process for creating these introductions, how he's used them in worship, and the tunes included in the volume ..read more

New from ARSIS Audio: Ein feste Burg - Dobson Pipe Organ 25th Anniversary with Karen E. Black, Organist. Available now for purchase and streaming on all major streaming sites ..read more

Check out our tips on using our Lent & Easter Planning Portal ..read more

We are saddened to learn of the passing of composer Joyce Jones. Our thoughts are with her family, colleagues and former students ..read more

Read the reviews by Heather Martin Cooper ..read more