Archive for the ‘LDS musicians’ Category
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introducing the ward choir network
Here’s my latest project (or rather, one of my latest projects):
Grate Media presents a music site sponsored by LDSmusic.us - the Ward Choir Network. This site is a public service to those who direct, accompany, or sing in Church choirs. It features discussion forums for those involved in music in the Church, as well as [...] -
ten commandments for piano arrangement
Nathan Howe’s Ten Commandments for Piano Arrangement
Some people have asked me for advice on composing and arranging music. This is the first in a series of practical advice columns for musicians.
1. Choose a good original. An arrangement cannot be good if it is based on a bad original. It’s good to [...] -
the gospel vision of the arts
David Macfarlane sent me this article by President Spencer W. Kimball, and it speaks to the core of my artistic mission in life. I am grateful for talents, but more grateful for excellent reasons to use them, including the joy that the restored Gospel brings through Christ.
The Gospel Vision of the Arts
http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/EmailArticleProcess?action=view&cmlId=113750&locale=0&emId=646153356 -
state of the lds music union: overall analysis
Overall analysis:
Of course we have made progress, but I forsee that the next ten years will be significantly more challenging for the LDS music industry. There will be increased demand, but it will be fulfilled more and more by several small companies rather than a large Deseret/Seagull conglomorate. And Deseret will fight back, [...] -
state of the lds music union: other considerations
Other Considerations:
Marketing: It has generally become less ethical. Yet LDS people have also established a pattern of illegal copying, which makes real sales harder to make. This will be a big issue in the industry in the next ten years.
Distribution: It is more widespread, and thus more competitive. The advent [...]