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As the Cantor at the Church of the Transfiguration,
I am twice blessed to be of service. In the early days of the
parish, the church had no organist so the congregational singing
of modern hymnody was supported by the tape recordings of computer
generated accompaniment. Indeed, we did make a "Joyful noise
unto the Lord." However, as our new sanctuary, with its magnificent
acoustics began to take shape, it became apparent that a change
to a capella (unaccompanied) music was both more desirable and
even required. It has been observed that our parishioners participate
more and sing better when they have only their own voices, unobscured
by dead woods and metals to render the praises of God. The chanting
of the psalms and all other liturgical settings to Plainsong,
Gregorian Chant, and Anglican Chant has brought our worship experience
to a level of sacredness we could not have imagined.
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