Everyone knows that this Christmas is going to be different — all because of the pandemic. For one thing, this will be the first time in eight years that I will not be leaving Hawaii at Christmas. Yes, it’s true, since 2012 I have spent all my Christmases in California (except for three years ago,… Read More A different kind of Christmas
Many churches have not been able to hold in-person worship services during the pandemic and have turned to technology to keep us together. Church musicians have stepped up to the challenge and have become film producers, concerned not only with the music-making, but also video production, creating virtual choir performances, in essence, they have had… Read More Video wizardry
When the pandemic forced many churches to cancel in-person services, it changed everything. Many churches switched to livestreaming their services. Instead of driving to a church building and sitting down in a pew, parishioners instead turned on their computers or tablets or phones and watched the priest or pastor give a sermon, the organist play… Read More A whole new ballgame
With the coronavirus pandemic has come a whole new vocabulary. I mean, a year ago would you have known any of these terms: social distancing, N95 face mask, in-person, flatten the curve, sharing droplets, PPE (Personal protection equipment), telehealth, zoomers, virtual services, hydroxychloroquine! Many churches chose to livestream or pre-record their services, since indoor crowds… Read More Copyright and Public domain
Aside from a chair falling over in between movements, last night’s opening performance of Bach’s monumental Mass in B Minor was perfect in every way. Maestro Carl Crosier set the pace with a grand opening Kyrie followed by a series of fast, joyful choruses contrasted with expressive solos and duets. The final Dona nobis pacem… Read More A new high