Did this video make you smile? If so, our mission is accomplished. We want to share this joy - - and music is a powerful means to do just that.
Some of Acappella's songs have been featured in concerts for well over 34 years. Since we teach songs by rote, it is not uncommon for arrangements to change and evolve over time. The ending of "I Feel Good" is an example of this. A few weeks ago in Detroit, we decided to sing, "Something about the sweet spirit of my Jesus" three times. Sometimes, the younger members of Acappella point out that the older Acappella alumni don't move around as much on stage, so we also decided to "step up our steps." We hope this infectious melody makes you feel good! I cannot count the number of Christians that I have encountered who are reluctant to display joy when talking or singing about their faith. This is a far cry from one person who encountered Jesus and was seemingly unconcerned about decorum afterwards (see Acts 3:1-12.) Joy is a fruit of the Spirit.
Did this video make you smile? If so, our mission is accomplished. We want to share this joy - - and music is a powerful means to do just that.
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We are so thankful for all the Acappella fans in Brazil. The web site, Quarteteiros, which celebrates quartet music, conducted a poll as to which song they'd like to hear Acappella sing in a video. This song won, with "Rescue" running a close second. We are happy to share this video, and who knows, maybe we'll post a yet unreleased video of "Rescue" in the future? Subscribe to the YouTube Channel, AcappellaKeith to catch new videos as soon as they are posted. Here is the link.
As one who has actively arranged vocal music for more than four decades, I have chosen to teach music by rote. This method remains my choice, much to the dismay of countless musicians who learn to sing and perform exclusively from sheet music. Originally employed as a means of convenience, this teaching/learning "by ear" process has served to sharpen the musical skills of many devotees. I speak from experience, having worked with some of the most amazing vocalists on the planet - - with a video example below. Our singing weekends for churches, known as Praise & Harmony Workshops, are based upon the principle that ear-training is a powerful way to teach entire churches, especially beginners, how to sing in harmony. Ear-training CDs have become essential for this purpose, as well as arranging everyone into voice parts -- sitting in sections while learning to harmonize. We regularly witness stunning results as churches greatly improve their congregational singing. This is a beautiful and rewarding experience! Here is an example, featuring Acappella, that goes well beyond outstanding learning-by-ear skills. The setting for this video was a rehearsal for a concert in Michigan. On the day this video was shot, Wayburn Dean had never sung "Glory And Honor" before. A few minutes after we asked him to try singing the lead vocal, we handed him the lyrics -- and amazingly, here is what happened: Wayburn's stellar vocal quality and impressive interpretive skills are totally unique. However, we contend that teaching beginners how to sing harmony is much easier than most musicians understand.
There are churches in which virtually no one can read music, yet their singing abounds in four-part harmony. I am a strong proponent of emphasizing musical literacy while equipping churches (not just a choir) how to read music; but from an early age, my personal experience has been to learn "by ear" first, while tackling the music theory afterwards. |
AuthorI believe that the human voice is the greatest instrument of music ever created. Harmonizing hearts and voices in praise to the Creator is the highest calling of mankind. Host a Praise & Harmony Workshop for your church and sponsor leaders to attend the Worship Leader Institute Archives
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