[rodgersorgan] Re: Preludes, Postludes, etc
- From: Jhockin1@xxxxxx
- To: rodgersorgan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 07:47:59 EDT
Could not resist chiming in on the congregation noise factor in today's
churches. Of course the emphasis is on community and encourages a gathering
time for visiting, etc. Since most churches do not have a large enough
narthex, the church serves the purpose. In many churches, especially
Catholic, visiting continues until the "greeting" is said. This has taken the
organ out of the "Fanfare" roll, because after the greeting, the hymn is
announced and away we go. Fanfares work best incorporated into the hymn
introduction. Any other organ music before the service is background, i.e.
"Church Muzak". After the service it is on to the rolls and coffee or the
parking lot. The postlude is "attended" by the interested few. And that is
the way it is.
So...when the opportunity presents put your special selections within the
service somewhere. Maybe not every Sunday, but coordinate something with the
pastor. Select music that further develops the readings and sermon. That is
your chance to affect your congregation with your music. Always try to use
music that matches the liturgical theme that Sunday. Then it is quiet enough
to hear a pin drop.
Captive audience? Sure, but it is a great chance to educate them on why the
organ is the call to worship!
Jim Hockin
Rogers Organ Studio of Minneapolis
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