Articles
- The Story of Book of Mormon Stories From Traditional Melody to Classroom Staple“Book of Mormon Stories” has become one of the most recognisable children’s songs in Latter-day Saint worship and teaching. Its simple lyrics, repeated phrases…
- The Australian guide to singing hymns with guitarSinging hymns with a guitar can feel deceptively simple. A few open chords may carry a familiar tune, but reliable accompaniment depends on steady chords, a…
- Discovering the harp in LDS music: albums and artistsThe harp brings a spacious, contemplative sound to Latter-day Saint music, yet it is often more than a beautiful supporting instrument. Its glissandi can…
- Why some hymns are more popular than others: a listener's pollSacred music rarely wins over a congregation by volume alone. A memorable melody, a chorus people can join without hesitation, or words tied to family and…
- Inside the making of a youth albumThe process of producing a youth album is equal parts musical craft, pastoral care and project management. The finished project might contain original songs,…
- Morning Breaks by Jenny Phillips: A Gentle Album ReviewReleased in 2008, Morning Breaks – Original Songs by Jenny Phillips presents a collection of sacred songs built around reassurance, gratitude and the emotional…
- LDS musicals from My Turn on Earth to Saturday's WarriorLong before streaming put performances on a phone screen, Latter-day Saint musicals travelled through stakes, wards and local halls. Their songs came on…
- Beloved Hymns For LDS Funerals And Memorial ServicesThe most requested hymns for LDS funerals often share a calm, reverent quality. They speak about Jesus Christ, resurrection, family, divine comfort and the…
- A Guide to Hymns for Summer Outdoor Sacrament MeetingA summer outdoor sacrament meeting can make worship feel spacious and memorable. Hymns carry across a lawn, a seaside reserve or a shaded campsite, while…
- Behind the Scenes of Recording a Solo Album at Temple SquareRecording a solo album at Temple Square involves far more than standing behind a microphone and singing through a collection of polished arrangements. The…