This episode of Ministry Monday is brought to you by the Saint Meinrad Music Institute. Registration is now open for the winter chant workshop, January 24-28, at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana. All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome. Join presenters Br. John Glassenap and Dr. Alison Altstatt, and immerse yourself in the Church's rich tradition of both Latin and English liturgical chant. For details and registration, visit www.saintmeinrad.org/chant-workshop.
Today we speak to John Angotti, composer and music director in the Nashville, Tennessee area. John's passion is truly fostering the youth of today, and it shows: this episode is a great framework for how to attract youth into a music program, and how to establish a foundation of prayerful, intentional music ministry. John is a fabulous, self-proclaimed “music missionary”, and this interview was just plain fun to record.
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BIO: John Angotti
John Angotti is a full time music missionary who travels throughout many parts of the world providing inspirational music and witness to all ages through concerts, workshops, retreats, missions, conferences, and worship. He is originally from Clarksburg, WV and now resides in Memphis, TN with his wife and two children. He is a graduate of West Virginia University, and the US Military School of Music, where he was a member of the US Navy Band as lead vocalist.
John’s message is clear: There is hope, healing, and truth with the love of God. This message not only extends to church-goers, but also to those in the world who have not been reached by a liturgical worship or Christian music experience. With the style of today and the truth of the ancient, Angotti expresses hope and love for those longing for a deeper relationship with God. “My passion these days is to not only provide music for worship, but music that sings of the true witness of my experience of Christ in my life, that leads me to the table in faith. I have found that people relate through both music and testimony. All of us have a cross, even though we try to hide it. But there is no hiding place from God who is with us all the time.”
With the style and likes of Billy Joel and Elton John, John Angotti delivers a dynamic blend of contemporary styles and meaningful lyrics, leading him to be granted awards for “Male Vocalist of the Year,” “Pop/Contemporary,” and “Praise and Worship Album of the Year.” His powerful voice and writing style includes contemporary rock, pop, and Latin rhythms, along with his ability to give new life to traditional classic in chant and classical genres.
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