“That is why, as Paul Westermeyer observes, “a group who sings together becomes one and remembers its story, and therefore who it… — Brian A. Wren Song Copy Share Image
“this is a good rule of thumb: if you can’t hear the congregation, you are probably too loud” — Brian A. Wren Loud Copy Share Image
“On the basis of these definitions, hymns cannot do theology, even when the meaning of “reasoned enquiry” is broadened and qualified. 6… — Brian A. Wren Hymns Copy Share Image
“To say that church music is a functional art means, on the contrary, that it is composed, played, and sung “ to… — Brian A. Wren Art Copy Share Image
“Congregational singing requires proximity. “If I am more than three feet away from you, I don’t sing, because you might hear me.… — Brian A. Wren Singing Copy Share Image
“Tex Sample puts it thus: Our senses, our feelings, our bodies, and our ways of engaging life are culturally and historically structured. . . . I… — Brian A. Wren Life Copy Share Image
“Informality—prepared and practiced informality, not ramshackle casualness—is a keynote of contemporary worship, and worship blossoms when worship space matches worship style.” — Brian A. Wren Informality Copy Share Image
“If you accept my analysis, it follows that a “good congregational song” is one that is excellent and has integrity in terms… — Brian A. Wren Music Copy Share Image
“Not all music should be functional. Any culture, and all cultural levels, need music that challenges conventions and pushes the boundaries. To… — Brian A. Wren Art Copy Share Image
“One reason for the popularity of music with a beat is that, once public schools began to drop music from their curriculum,… — Brian A. Wren Christianity Copy Share Image
