What's Happening in Church Music - March 12, 2024

CHILDREN'S RESEARCH: BUILDING COMMUNITY

Shaping Young Worshipers Through Transformative Music Ministry, a grant funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., launches Learning Communities this spring. Learning communities will bring together people who believe that Jesus wants a vibrant relationship with even the youngest in our churches and that music is a formative tool gifted 

by God for this purpose. Four learning communities, organized geographically, will all respond to the driving question, “How is music currently nurturing children in the life of the church community?” Members will bring their successes and challenges, provide ideas and encouragement for one another, and consider the meaning and indicators of spiritual engagement and development in children. Communities will work together to develop principles and practices which other churches will be able to use either as a starting point or to revitalize their own ministry.  

As we connect to one another, the children in our individual churches – and the church at large – will benefit from the shared wisdom and skill of those serving them.

Know someone in your community who could contribute to this work? Let us know! We are particularly hoping to connect with individuals from Catholic parishes, Non-denominational Christian congregations, and Historically Black Protestant congregations.

Churches across Texas are invited to contribute to this study by taking the Children in Your Church survey!

Learn more about Baylor's Children's Worship Initiative on our website.

ALUMNI, STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF

• We are thrilled to share that one of the winners from Baylor's Semper Pro Musicacompetition was our very own, Chanmi Kim (M.M. student). Chanmi will present an organ recital at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Friday, May 17 at 3:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more about Chanmi's in this week's Student Spotlight. 
• Derrick Bready & Adekunle Oyeniyi (D.M.A. students) presented last week at the 2024 Society for Christian Scholarship in Music Conference at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois. Derrick’s poster presentation was titled “Overlooked and Underdone: The Sacred Choral Music of Jacobus de Kerle.” Adekunle's paper presentation was titled "Reinventing Indigenous Drums in Nigerian Congregational Music: Ὰlùjó Case Study."
• We recently welcomed Laura Story to campus as the Spring 2024 Hearn Innovator. Laura spent time in classes, gave a public presentation, and spent time in conversation with students over meals and coffee. Read more about Laura's visit to campus in the Hearn Innovators Series Recap. 
• Have an update or story to share? Email us. 
   

BAYLOR GIVING DAY

Each year, the Baylor Family joins together for a 24-hour university-wide philanthropic event where gifts of all sizes come together to make a difference for campus! This day is not about how much can be raised, but how many people give back and show their Baylor pride.

To support the Dunn Center this giving day, visit the giving website on Wednesday!

CHILDREN'S GRANT IN ACTION

The Children's Grant team is excited to launch the project's Learning Communities in the coming weeks! We value your prayers as these communities come together to begin sharing wisdom, challenges, and ideas around our driving question, "How is music currently nurturing children in the life of the church community?"

North Community Meeting (DFW Area): Friday, March 22
Central Community Meeting (Waco Area): Friday, April 5

STUDENT RECITALS

We invite you to join us for one of three upcoming recitals featuring Baylor church music students:

• Elleanna Vines: 6:00 PM on 03/24/2024 - Roxy Grove Hall
• Evan Rivera: 6:30 PM on 04/12/2024 - Waco Hall, Recital Hall II
• Antonius Priyanto: 7:00 PM on 04/21/2024 - Waco Hall, Recital Hall II

DOCTORAL POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Join the students of Dr. Laube's Research in Church Music Philosophy class as they present posters during class on Tuesday, March 26th. This event is open to the public and is come and go as you are available. 

• Date: Tuesday, March 26
• Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
• Location: Waco Hall East, Room 205A

NORTHCUTT LECTURE SERIES

Started in 1985, the Northcutt Lecture remains one of the most prestigious lectures on church music in the world and has attracted top national and international scholars in the field since its inception. We invite you to make plans to join us for this year's lecture with Dr. Anton Armstrong who serves as Tosdal Professor of Music at St. Olaf College where he has served as conductor of the St. Olaf Choir since 1990. 

• Date: Tuesday, April 9th
• Time: 4:00 PM
• Location: Armstrong Browning Library, Foyer of Meditation

Learn more about this event on our website.

JOB OPENINGS

Central Presbyterian Church in Woodway, TX: Seeking an interim Music Minister from March 17 to the end of July. Contact dericketale4@gmail.com for more information regarding schedule and compensation. 

Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo, TX:  Seeking a Worship Pastor to develop a multi-faceted approach through choirs, orchestra, a worship band, and vocalists, that is unique to the worship expression of our congregation. Contact worshippastorsearch@southlandbaptist.org for more information. 

SUMMER WORK POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT ALLELUIA AND WORSHIP LAB

We are currently recruiting students to work for this summer's upcoming conference and summer music camp. Spaces are available for both Alleluia Conference Worship Associates and Worship Lab Camp Counselors. 

Students interested in signing up to work one of these important events should complete the sign-up form. Open to others outside of Church Music as well!