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- Writing words that inspire: a conversation with an LDS lyricistA memorable sacred song often begins with a sentence that feels simple enough to say in a quiet room. Then the melody gives it motion, the singer gives it…
- Five LDS hymns that are easy to learn on the fluteThe flute has a clear, singing tone that suits sacred music beautifully. Its single melodic line can carry the message of a hymn without requiring complex…
- The Best LDS Music for Personal Reflection and PrayerMusic can create a peaceful setting for scripture study, meditation, and personal prayer. Within the Latter-day Saint tradition, hymns and devotional…
- Lifesong by The Waking: A Reflective ReviewSome albums announce their ambitions with oversized production and dramatic gestures. Lifesong by The Waking takes a more personal route. Its appeal rests in…
- EFY 2021: The Summer Soundtrack of Faith and FriendshipSummer youth conferences have their own musical language. A song can become the background to a morning devotional, the energy behind a group activity, or the…
- How To Frame And Display LDS Sheet Music As ArtSheet music can carry far more than notes and lyrics. A well-loved hymn arrangement may recall a mission, a family gathering, a ward choir performance, or…
- Concert coverage: the BYU Vocal Point showA BYU Vocal Point performance is built around precision, personality, and a distinctly contemporary approach to vocal music. The ensemble turns a stage full of…
- Why “Love Is Spoken Here” Still Belongs in Family MusicSome songs become part of family life because they are easy to sing, easy to remember, and meaningful at every age. “Love Is Spoken Here” holds that place for…
- LDS Wedding Songs For Couples And Sacred CelebrationsMusic can give a wedding ceremony its emotional shape. A gentle hymn may create reverence during a sealing, while a familiar family song can make a reception…
- From Tabernacle Choirs to Youth Music StagesMusic has long served as a shared language in Latter-day Saint life. Congregations have used hymns, choirs, pageants, firesides, concerts, and cultural…