by Kurt Knecht | Jul 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
The second point from Bill Blankschaen’s post is one that requires careful thinking to untangle. I would say that for the most part, he is accurately and astutely criticizing some of the trendy nature of the music that happens in some churches. This point...
by Kurt Knecht | Jul 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Many of my FB friends are reposting a link on the “worship wars” in the modern church. You can read it here. The main points are some fairly common complaints. The songs in many evangelical churches are 1. too simplistic 2. trendy and unconnected to...
by Kurt Knecht | Jul 18, 2012 | Eliot, gigging stories, kurt knecht, Little Gidding, manatee, Uncategorized
Playing on the circuit in any given town is the closest a religious musician ever gets to the existential despair that flourishes the “bar scene”. You show up and have an intimate experience with people that you barely know. Of course, after...
by Kurt Knecht | Jul 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
On any given weekend, I attend 3 to 4 worship services. I attend a conservative synagogue with my wife on Friday and Saturday. I go to my own Episcopal church on Sunday mornings. Lately, I’ve also been filling in for Saturday night and Sunday...
by Kurt Knecht | Jul 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it is difficult for students to grasp the significance of music theory and ear training. At the beginning of each semester, I attempt to impress a few ideas upon the young minds that are entrusted to my care. I begin by asking the class,...
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