New Discoveries in Music

Children's Music Matters

As one with the enviable position of being able to introduce good music and song into the lives of +100 elementary students, you know that this title would have grabbed my attention immediately. 
I first heard Sandra McCracken sing a soulful rendition of "Dear Refuge of my Weary Soul" at the Gospel Coalition in Chicago.  I've been tracking her music ever since along with that of her hubby Derek Webb (Indelible Grace) and am just now, digesting her first ever album for kids Rain For Roots which I first purchased as a four song pre-sale product available on NoiseTrade. 
There.
You've been asking where I find my music.
NoiseTrade is one of the newest favourite places to search for good and upcoming music and a most excellent forum to 'test' it without investing too much too early. 
The money I have wasted collecting music that I seldom or never listen to again is lamentable.
Hopefully, this can circumvent a similar experience for you.  
This next album that is bringing new styles and sounds to my ears is Coal Train Railroad.
Jazz and all that fun stuff.... I'm testing it out tomorrow on a fabulous fivesome in the age range of 4-6.
I just heard from the Rain for Roots band that they would certainly stop in at our school for a live mini-concert if and when they tour the area!
Cool that.

CCS & The Gettys?

Whaddaya think guys? The fellow in charge of concert tours (Joni with the delightful Irish accent and would you believe it? --- slightly leprechaun looks too!) lives locally in St.Catharines and thinks a Southern Ontario tour for the Keith & Kristyn Getty Band is very plausible.

hmmm.... this has me mind a twirlin'....

Sara Groves

For those looking for something new in the CD/Ipod player, allow me to recommend my latest object of respectful adoration....

I also love her perspective (interview below) and can hear that coming through loud & clear in her musical style and lyricism.  Enjoy!

The Easter Program

Thank you Covenant Community for presenting the Easter message with such joy and finesse!

Thank you Miss J for capturing the essence of it with your video camera ... allowing us many "repeat performances" :)

God of Grace

In That Day I'll Sing Praises to You Lord

How Deep The Father's Love/Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross

O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Wonderful Merciful Saviour

My Saviour

See What a Morning (Resurrection Hymn)