Appalachia’s Lost Hymn, and other music links

The posting of links does not constitute an endorsement of the sites linked, and not necessarily even agreement with the specific posts linked.

• Appalachia’s Lost Hymn: And Why Churches Should Still Be Singing It! -- "While in serving in Knoxville, Atkins shared his song throughout the city and soon, the hymn’s rich doctrinal statements were being heard in churches throughout East Tennessee."
• Contemporary or Traditional Music: Which is Right? -- "Hymns are designed specifically for worship...Contemporary music is designed for personal enjoyment."
• My Top “Ten” Favorite Choral Pieces -- "He gave me his card and asked me for my top ten recommended pieces. I worked at my assignment. There was just no way I could stop at ten."
• Norfolk Street Choir infuses dignity with a dose of music -- "Communal singing draws forth “beauty beyond ourselves that we get to see, get to participate in."
• Singing schools, shaped notes help all ages learn to sight-read music -- "First Baptist Church in Eupora just finished hosting a week-long singing school which Threet helped to lead. She explained that singing schools have always been a fixture in her life."
• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Dismantles Church Music Studies -- "According to reports, the new president of SWBTS has eliminated all performance degrees and applied concentrations, organ, piano, conducting, voice, and instrumental studies."
• Why Hymnals? -- "If you DO use hymnals for congregational singing, why do you view them as a worthwhile means of leading your church in worship?"
• 6 Reasons We Don’t Need Song Leaders in Worship -- "We need to teach our congregations to sing, not just have someone with a mic singing at them."
• 6 Steps to Phasing Out the Song Leader, “Worship” Leader, or Lead Singer -- "Don’t talk unless giving necessary verbal instructions. You’re not the host. You’re not the cheerleader. You’re not supposed to be the center of attention."
• 15 Reasons We Should Still Be Using Hymnals -- "Hymnals actually teach music. We’re making less music than ever before."