LCMS Worship Institute: S1Ep13. Leading Psalmody from the Piano – Phillip Magness

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This session will provide strategies for, and concrete examples of, leading psalms in various styles from the piano. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how the sonorities of the piano can be used to guide, summon and encourage congregational song; accompany cantors and choirs; and illustrate the text.

Bio:

Phillip Magness serves a dual call as cantor at Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Mo., and as an LCMS missionary to francophone Africa. He also serves as the interim associate of music arts at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL). Phillip previously held cantorates at congregations in Texas, Illinois and Oklahoma. He chaired the Introduction Committee for the Lutheran Service Book, has served on district and synodical boards and has led music for daily worship at three LCMS national conventions.