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The marriage of melody to text is the essence of hymnody at its core. Both play a critical part in a hymn’s efficacy, both in conveying a message and encouraging a full participation by the worshiping assembly singing it. Today we focus on the text of a hymn: what is the genesis of a hymn text? How important is the relationship to text and a common hymn tune? What are some of the things we, as composers, or we as pastoral ministers need to listen for? Alan Hommerding shares his reflections on text-writing and the power of words we can utilize by simply singing a hymn.
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Bio: Alan Hommerding
Alan is the general editor of Living the Word (weekly scripture reflections), Daily Mass Intercessions, and coordinates the WLP contributions to the GIA Quarterly. Most recently he has released The Pen of a Nimble Scribe, a collection of Lectionary-based creative writing prompts. His collections of hymn texts Song of the Spirit and Breath of Christ, as well as two collections prayers for musicians Blessed Are the Music-Makers and Proclaim the Gospel in Song have received excellent reviews and awards. As a hymnwriter, etc.
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