Friend,
The morning brings my last classes of summer term at Trinity with exams to follow on Friday. How fitting to dive deep into Revelation in the morning as my last summer term comes to a close! It has been a joy to keep you informed; perhaps a quick final post on Friday from the airport and this blog will come to a close about Summer Terms! I look forward to returning to Trinity for graduation next year!
Blessings and Thanks for all you support!
Ryan
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The MONK is Closing!
Many of you over the years have heard me talk about the "Monk" (restaurant and bar) across the street from the seminary. We found out that it is closing this weekend, so as my last chapter of classes ends on Friday, so will the Monk. We often study at the Monk and enjoy the company of each other outside the classroom, thus my close group of friends all made it on the news last night in Columbus as we enjoyed one of our final toasts to the Monk and our time together at Trinity. We all will graduate together next May!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Last Week at Trinity
Friends,
It was sad this morning to start my last full week at the seminary - after this week I only have a few lessons and one on-line class and then graduation.
This week at the seminary is light in class load but I am busy preparing for my liturgy jury and New Testament final exam. I will return to FL late on Friday and look forward to being back at Lamb of God on Sunday and in the office sometime next week.
I have missed Lamb of God this year more than ever - and missed hearing from many of you!
It was sad this morning to start my last full week at the seminary - after this week I only have a few lessons and one on-line class and then graduation.
This week at the seminary is light in class load but I am busy preparing for my liturgy jury and New Testament final exam. I will return to FL late on Friday and look forward to being back at Lamb of God on Sunday and in the office sometime next week.
I have missed Lamb of God this year more than ever - and missed hearing from many of you!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Psalm 32 - Composed this Week for Worship
I composed this setting for worship of Psalm 32. Listen for the descant which also functions as the psalm tone. The harmony of the refrain is also based on the jazz like psalm tone.
Thoughts from Choral Conducting Class
Isolate+Drill+Integrate = Solution
Listen, Imagine, Breath, Sing
Listen, Imagine, Breath, Sing
Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday Evening
What a great week - and a great ending.
The organ Master Class and lessons group did our "concert" today on the mighty Fritts organ. Everything went well, minus a few missed notes on the Bach! I am going to return to Florida with a renewed passion in preparing some organ music and some new insights and music, as well as performance practise and practise tips.
Conducting class with Dr. Ward is also finished this week - one of the best classes at Trinity so far for me. It was great to include these last few days some "stick" work and begin study on the Bach Motet that Lamb of God Chorale will do during our next concert and worship series....... Yes, Lamb of God Chorale will be doing the first major Bach work in our history together!
I had a chance today to lead the musicians in a moving Taize service of prayer and song with a group that included: Piano, Guitar, Flute and Trombone..... it was awesome.
Next week will include some final choral work and a focus on the final exam on the New Testament.... as well as my Organ Jury.
The organ Master Class and lessons group did our "concert" today on the mighty Fritts organ. Everything went well, minus a few missed notes on the Bach! I am going to return to Florida with a renewed passion in preparing some organ music and some new insights and music, as well as performance practise and practise tips.
Conducting class with Dr. Ward is also finished this week - one of the best classes at Trinity so far for me. It was great to include these last few days some "stick" work and begin study on the Bach Motet that Lamb of God Chorale will do during our next concert and worship series....... Yes, Lamb of God Chorale will be doing the first major Bach work in our history together!
I had a chance today to lead the musicians in a moving Taize service of prayer and song with a group that included: Piano, Guitar, Flute and Trombone..... it was awesome.
Next week will include some final choral work and a focus on the final exam on the New Testament.... as well as my Organ Jury.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
A clip from Organ Master Class Today on the Fritts
The sound does not the do the massive organ justice, but gives a good look at this German Organ that is one of the best in America - and yes, it can be played by one person pumping the air. I was lucky today to be able to do a "walk" thru the insides and pump it by foot.... each wind chamber has 800 pounds that you can lift to provide air by 100 pounds of body weight.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Choral Conducting Class
What a wonderful day at the Seminary -
I highlight of the week is conducting studies with Dr. Ward from the Ohio State!
2 and a half hours each afternoon with him is just wonderful, today working on mixed meter, solfege, and well everything....
For my chorale singers at Lamb of God you might hear next year this thought:
You don't walk like you dance - nor sing like you talk! Think about that and share your thoughts with me! So simple, but so profound.
I highlight of the week is conducting studies with Dr. Ward from the Ohio State!
2 and a half hours each afternoon with him is just wonderful, today working on mixed meter, solfege, and well everything....
For my chorale singers at Lamb of God you might hear next year this thought:
You don't walk like you dance - nor sing like you talk! Think about that and share your thoughts with me! So simple, but so profound.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Organ MasterClass This Week
Welcome to week 2!
This week I am taken a Organ Master Class at St. Joseph's Cathedral in downtown Columbus. The organ is Fritts, Opus 25. It is awesome, huge 3 manuel tracker, you can even pump it by foot if you wish (well several people could). It is in the german style and is wonderful for playing the music of Bach, which I did today. I enjoyed playing my first ever flat pedal board!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Good Morning
Hello from a finally sunny and warm Trinity Seminary.
Many might wonder what I do on the weekends with no class. I always like to say first and most important - SLEEP and Study! It is nice to get out and about with classmates, as well as visit congregations (but I must confess that this morning I visited that wonderful congregation of St. Mattress).
This afternoon some of us are going to try to visit the Museum of Art in Downtown Columbus.
Being at the seminary helps me work on some Lamb of God projects as well. In fact this morning I outlined the next Lessons and Carols Service for Lamb of God, based on readings from Isaiah and Luke:
"Savior of the Nations, Come: The World Prepares for Christ's Birth"
Many might wonder what I do on the weekends with no class. I always like to say first and most important - SLEEP and Study! It is nice to get out and about with classmates, as well as visit congregations (but I must confess that this morning I visited that wonderful congregation of St. Mattress).
This afternoon some of us are going to try to visit the Museum of Art in Downtown Columbus.
Being at the seminary helps me work on some Lamb of God projects as well. In fact this morning I outlined the next Lessons and Carols Service for Lamb of God, based on readings from Isaiah and Luke:
"Savior of the Nations, Come: The World Prepares for Christ's Birth"
Saturday, June 12, 2010
In Thee Is Gladness
Music from Worship on June 9th
I played the organ and piano for worship that Eucharist Day.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Gospels
Thursday evening.....
It was awesome today to start the deep study of the Gospels or Canon of the New Testament. Dr.Powell's sense of humor helps at the early 8 a.m. start of the class each morning... even his text book is full of humor and hidden fun.
Today we took a close look at the relationship between Mark and Matthew - do you know why Matthew is first in the New Testament but Mark was authored before Mathew was? Simply put - the Roman Catholic church favors the Gospel of Matthew over any other, the Gospel of Matthew (not necessarily written by "Matthew") includes the most references to the church and Peter. The Gospel of Mark was written first and the foundation from which Matthew was authored.
I could share more - perhaps with another post - Im off to sneak into the building for some practise before our final hymn improvisation class in the morning and much looked forward weekend!
It was awesome today to start the deep study of the Gospels or Canon of the New Testament. Dr.Powell's sense of humor helps at the early 8 a.m. start of the class each morning... even his text book is full of humor and hidden fun.
Today we took a close look at the relationship between Mark and Matthew - do you know why Matthew is first in the New Testament but Mark was authored before Mathew was? Simply put - the Roman Catholic church favors the Gospel of Matthew over any other, the Gospel of Matthew (not necessarily written by "Matthew") includes the most references to the church and Peter. The Gospel of Mark was written first and the foundation from which Matthew was authored.
I could share more - perhaps with another post - Im off to sneak into the building for some practise before our final hymn improvisation class in the morning and much looked forward weekend!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Organ at First Congregation in Downtown
My Practise and Class Organ for this week! She is wonderful!
I hope to post some sound clips soon!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
First Days of Class
Hello!
What a wonderful day of class on this cool and rainy Tuesday. Organ Master Class on Improvisation was great today on the Gallery Organ at First Church in Downtown Columbus. The 73 rank Tracker Organ, 3 Manuels, was built in 1972. This organ is in the balcony of the church and the front of the sanctuary has another HUGE Kimball organ making it one of the few churches in the World that have 2 large instruments in one worship space. My improvisation and work today was on the hymn "Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus".
New Testament is a wonderful class focusing on the historical development of the Canon as well as the 4 Gospels this week - it is a wonderful way to start each day.
I am leading worship in the morning from the Organ and will try to post some video or sound clips of that service!
Until Then
Ryan
What a wonderful day of class on this cool and rainy Tuesday. Organ Master Class on Improvisation was great today on the Gallery Organ at First Church in Downtown Columbus. The 73 rank Tracker Organ, 3 Manuels, was built in 1972. This organ is in the balcony of the church and the front of the sanctuary has another HUGE Kimball organ making it one of the few churches in the World that have 2 large instruments in one worship space. My improvisation and work today was on the hymn "Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus".
New Testament is a wonderful class focusing on the historical development of the Canon as well as the 4 Gospels this week - it is a wonderful way to start each day.
I am leading worship in the morning from the Organ and will try to post some video or sound clips of that service!
Until Then
Ryan
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Trinity Seminary 2010
Good Sunday To All!
I am happy to be starting this blog before classes start this year, this year promises to be a busy and slightly more relaxing year at the seminary. I have only 7 hours to take as I approach my goal of being finished by next May 2011.
I have the following classes this summer:
Introduction to New Testament with Mark Allen Powell (all morning every morning)
Liturgical Choir (every day)
Worship (every day)
Choral Conducting (one week)
Organ Master Class, Hymn Playing (one week)
Organ Master Class and Lessons with the Masters (like Bach and Mendelssohn)
Do stay in touch Rhostler@lambofgodhainescity.com
I am happy to be starting this blog before classes start this year, this year promises to be a busy and slightly more relaxing year at the seminary. I have only 7 hours to take as I approach my goal of being finished by next May 2011.
I have the following classes this summer:
Introduction to New Testament with Mark Allen Powell (all morning every morning)
Liturgical Choir (every day)
Worship (every day)
Choral Conducting (one week)
Organ Master Class, Hymn Playing (one week)
Organ Master Class and Lessons with the Masters (like Bach and Mendelssohn)
Do stay in touch Rhostler@lambofgodhainescity.com
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