MustardSeed Posted December 3, 2018 Posted December 3, 2018 Looking for opinions before I bug my Bushop with it. I was asked to perform my instrument in sacrament for Christmas Sunday. I will have a pianist. N Do you think Oh Holy Night is appropriate? I typically only perform hymns, my preference. Actually I prefer more rousing music but I’m a rule follower. Although I have played popular music for funerals in the chapel, for me it’s always hymns for sacrament. I’m hoping to make an exception for Christmas.
ksfisher Posted December 3, 2018 Posted December 3, 2018 6 minutes ago, MustardSeed said: Looking for opinions before I bug my Bushop with it. I was asked to perform my instrument in sacrament for Christmas Sunday. I will have a pianist. N Do you think Oh Holy Night is appropriate? I typically only perform hymns, my preference. Actually I prefer more rousing music but I’m a rule follower. Although I have played popular music for funerals in the chapel, for me it’s always hymns for sacrament. I’m hoping to make an exception for Christmas. What's your instrument? If it's the accordion O Holy Night would seem appropriate. (and appropriate for violin as well) 1
MustardSeed Posted December 3, 2018 Author Posted December 3, 2018 24 minutes ago, ksfisher said: What's your instrument? If it's the accordion O Holy Night would seem appropriate. (and appropriate for violin as well) Bagpipes. 1
ksfisher Posted December 3, 2018 Posted December 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, MustardSeed said: Bagpipes. Silent Night is what you're looking for then (with an emphasis on the silent). 1
MustardSeed Posted December 3, 2018 Author Posted December 3, 2018 1 minute ago, ksfisher said: Silent Night is what you're looking for then (with an emphasis on the silent). Niiiiice. Ba dat daaaa
bluebell Posted December 3, 2018 Posted December 3, 2018 Yes, I think all Christmas hymns are appropriate, whether they are in the hymn book or not.
Storm Rider Posted December 3, 2018 Posted December 3, 2018 I can see where bagpipes are highly appropriate for a funeral; however, for a Sacrament meeting is does not easily lend to reverence - it is just a really loud instrument. I never have heard one played quietly.
rpn Posted December 3, 2018 Posted December 3, 2018 Pretty sure your bagpipes aren't on the approved instrument list, but if your bishop is game, I wouldn't object: O Holy Night is completely appropriate (more so for an instrument than voice, IMHO, as there are parts where the voice would have to be the star, rather than the words).
strappinglad Posted December 4, 2018 Posted December 4, 2018 I think the bagpipes was accompanied with a winky face, hence a jolk. Why would bagpipes be joined by a piano? Now , if she was playing a Zither....
Traela Posted December 4, 2018 Posted December 4, 2018 Parlor pipes are intended to be quiet. Quiet-er, anyway. They go nicely with a violin and maybe a woodwind. I think O Holy Night would be great for Sacrament Meeting. I absolutely love the words, but it does take a better voice than mine to do them justice.
MustardSeed Posted December 4, 2018 Author Posted December 4, 2018 For the love. Bagpipes are not my instrument! Haha! I just wish not to reveal too much here, it’s a very small world in the church 1
Jeanne Posted December 5, 2018 Posted December 5, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 3:20 PM, MustardSeed said: Looking for opinions before I bug my Bushop with it. I was asked to perform my instrument in sacrament for Christmas Sunday. I will have a pianist. N Do you think Oh Holy Night is appropriate? I typically only perform hymns, my preference. Actually I prefer more rousing music but I’m a rule follower. Although I have played popular music for funerals in the chapel, for me it’s always hymns for sacrament. I’m hoping to make an exception for Christmas. I have played "Oh Holy Night" many times in Sacrament Meeting. My sister and I did piano/organ duet and also as prelude music. I have never heard anyone complain. Something like this song..different from hymns does something to the spirit. Personally, I think it is one of the best songs to do...!
Storm Rider Posted December 5, 2018 Posted December 5, 2018 Our choir sang it. I don't see a problem.
MustardSeed Posted December 5, 2018 Author Posted December 5, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 4:58 PM, The Nehor said: Something like this? Haha yes! Indeed, and I expect the same reaction from the congregation or I’ll pack my toys and stomp home.
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