Photo by Callie Mechelke The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of the Church of Christ may be the melodic harmonizing of voices and echoing absence of strings or percussion. But what about the cerebral turning of a biblical page? The shine of the chalice during the weekly celebration of Holy Communion? Acapella, or non-instrumental music, often takes the spotlight … [Read more...] about How to Worship: Church-of-Christ-Style
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Identity Inspires Worship
Photos by Callie MechelkeFreshman Natalia Escobedo prefers to worship in Spanish. Junior Ikechukwu Egwuonwu likes Nigerian Gospel music. Senior Anna Renfro enjoys traditional Christian hymns. Everyone worships differently. Worship isn’t just white, isn’t just Western, as scholars said some presume. Worship is colorful, global and shaped by all identities. “We … [Read more...] about Identity Inspires Worship
Faith, Soul and All that Jazz
Photo courtesy of Ray Carr Religion Professor Raymond Carr uses the music of Thelonious Monk to merge the ideas of Karl Barth, a European theologian, with James Cone, the “father of black theology.” Monk’s jazz is crisp, soulful and sudden. In many ways, he differs from the smooth, silky sound that most think of when they think of jazz. Monk’s music plays like a … [Read more...] about Faith, Soul and All that Jazz
A Minute with Singer-songwriter, Lizzy LeBleu
Photos courtesy of Lizzy LeBleuFrom the traditional melodies of the piano, to the elegant strings of the violin, to the banging of the drums, senior Lizzy LeBleu dabbled in just about everything musical before finding her niche as a singer-songwriter. Growing up in Nashville, also known as "Music City," LeBleu said her parents surrounded the house with a variety of music … [Read more...] about A Minute with Singer-songwriter, Lizzy LeBleu
Singer-Songwriter Kiley Lotz Brings Magic to Her Latest Album
Photos courtesy of Kiley Lotz.Petal’s latest album, “Magic Gone,” is unapologetic in Kiley Lotz's rawness as a singer-songwriter. The songs focus on her personal journey of accepting her queerness and seeking help for her mental health on her sophomore album, released June 2018.“I just try to create music that is authentic and coming from a place of … [Read more...] about Singer-Songwriter Kiley Lotz Brings Magic to Her Latest Album