Christian music

civilization earliest music began with the social religious development that took place in Europe during the middle Ages between 500-1400 AD. The Catholic Church’s chants dominated at this time with their sacred music known as the Gregorian chant. This sacred music gradually developed into polyphonic music known as organum. However, secular music also flourished from Trouveres and Troubadours, until it was crowned with secular compositions of the first true genius of western music regarded as…

Jazz is a music type that began from African American groups of New Orleans in the United States in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It emerged as independent conventional music style connected by common bonds of European American and African American musical parentage with an execution introduction. Jazz traverses a time of over a hundred years, incorporating an extensive variety of music, making it hard to characterize. Jazz makes substantial utilization of improvisation,…

Berthold Auerbach wisely proclaimed, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Songs can affect a person whole lifestyle. However not all song will make a positive impact. Kristian Stanfilll’s song “Even so Come” greatly affects one’s whole attitude for the rest of the day by bring joy to the listener. In addition, “Even so Come” grants hope to the listener because it reminds His audience that Jesus shall return soon. The song uses repetition to masterfully display our…

outstanding musical talent and enthusiastic on studying music. Therefore, his father strongly against on his intent to development in music, as his father doubting that music was a realistic source of income. In fact, his father would not allow him to own a musical instrument, yet with the support of his mother and encouraged him to develop his musical talent.…

There are many early Christian symbols, that we get to see even now in a modern day world. One of the most popular symbols, that I am aware of seeing on people‘ s cars are the fish, anchor, or the cross. The fish is probably the earliest Christian symbol that means “Ichthus“ in Greek. The symbol of fish was first used by the people of the sea as a symbol of a familiar deity - Jesus Christ. Today, the symbol serves as a sign between fellow Christians to identify and acknowledge each other.…

James F. White is a researcher in liturgical studies who wrote notable books related to Christian worship such as Documents of Christian Worship, Introduction to Christian Worship and Protestant Worship: Traditions in Transition. This work is an analysis of Protestant worship where the author elucidates the main worship traditions of nine specific traditional segments of the church that shaped the history of Protestant worship in Europe and North America. These evangelical institutions are…

THE KNOWN PIECE The known piece is Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, I. This piece was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in the late Baroque era (1720-1721). (1) This work is the fifth of six concertos that Bach composed for Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg. Bach presented the concerto as a gesture of kindness, but also as a form of potential employment. (1) It is not known whether Margrave responded to the offering, regardless, they were known as some of Bach’s most well known and most…

During the 16th century, composers focused mainly on church music since the Renaissance in England started much later than in the rest of Europe. The most popular secular music style was the partsong until innovative composers such as Thomas Tallis and William Byrd paved way beyond three- and four-part homophonic pieces. Thomas Tallis (c. 1505 – 1585) and William Byrd (c. 1540 – 1623) were versatile composers who wrote for the Catholic, Anglican, and Puritan churches alike. Tallis, best known…

Anthony Vu Mrs. Gunter History and Music, Period 3B 6 December 2016 An Examination of the Life of Johann Sebastian Bach The Baroque era of European music is intrinsically connected to one essential man: Johann Sebastian Bach. The breadth and achievements of his career and unrivaled musical influence to this very day marks him as a man of remarkable talent and undisputed genius. Bach’s command of a variety of instruments, combined with his distinctive compositional voice and his mastery of…

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." ~ Proverbs 22:6 Here at Passion Church, as well as other local Christian churches, our children are so much more than the leaders of tomorrow. They are our present and play such a vital role in our lives. It is our duty to show them the glory that is God and Jesus Christ. Helping our children find and follow Jesus is so important. Here are just a few ways churches help our children grow. Youth…