October 21, 2016 David West Church Leadership, Music Education, Song Leading 0 comments
Song Leading Essentials According to the National Congregations Study of churches across America, 66% of churches fewer than 100 people in their congregations. Most of the time in these smaller churches, the pastor will conduct all the services, direct the song leading, do all the preaching, handle all the visiting and counseling, while also taking… Read more
October 17, 2016 David West Music Education, Music Philosophy 1 comment
Benefits of Congregational Singing If you were to step into the average church service, you would find many similarities in how we worship. One of the most important elements in our worship is our congregational singing. Sadly, congregational singing in many churches falls short of bringing praise to God. The singing is no longer vibrant… Read more
October 13, 2016 David West Hymn Stories 0 comments
Abandoning our Christian heritage of hymnody is short-sighted. Isaac Watts could say a great deal using common words that was scriptural and exalted English. Let’s retain our heritage that is valuable. Ed and Judy Rea Philip Paul Bliss P. Bliss (1838-1876) was an American hymn writer and Gospel singer who wrote the words and music… Read more
October 11, 2016 David West News Release 0 comments
If you’re looking for some new music to bless and challenge local churches and believes check out these song books from Ambassador Baptist College. Each songbook is done in a traditional music style and communicates a scriptural message. The song books contain over 25 songs that can easily be sung as a solo or special… Read more
October 10, 2016 David West Choir, Free Music, News Release 1 comment
Let’s Not Forget September 11 When I think back to the days shortly after 9/11 most Americans where encouraged by the spiritual impact of this tragic event had on out country. The memory of Congress standing as one on the steps of the Capital singing “God Bless America” was a source of inspiration to our… Read more
March 2, 2015 David West Choir, Church Leadership, Music Education 1 comment
Most of us would agree when singing together we blend sounds more beautiful than we could make individually. For that reason, you should spend time as director working on tone quality and choral blend. You will find it is well worth it. Good blend, though, is still the exception, rather than the rule. Therefore, why is… Read more
February 19, 2015 David West Church Leadership, Music Philosophy 0 comments
The spiritual preparation of the heart is the number one quality of a good church music director. It takes a sound relationship with the Lord to lead others and effectively care for the the music ministry of the church. A few days ago I ran across a copy of the Boy Scout handbook. It bought… Read more