They are asking for opinions on new texts set to existing tunes.
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Of note, Kantor Stephen R. Johnson has a new tune and setting on deck for LSB 521, "Christ, the Lord of Hosts, Unshaken." I am excited because the tune Fortunatus New works exceedingly well with this text, but is a stumbling block for my choir (and therefore my congregation). It's good to have options. Put me down for 10 copies.
Oh, you can have Fortunatus New when you can pry it from my cold, dead hands. We sang it this past Sunday afternoon at our circuit Reformation service. Wow!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that it's a bit tricky for your choir and congregation. :(
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ReplyDeleteI personally think this is an excellent marriage of text and tune, and at my previous congregation, this would be a winner!
This is a different congregation, though, and after 8 years I have learned not to force the issue. I am sometimes able to visit other congregations, and I hope one of them does the LSB setting with Fortunatus New and full brass.
For my own congregation, though, we are going to have to put it aside until I find a tune that suits the text and is singable for the congregation.