Tips for Church Ministers & Musicians

Questions Asked of a Jazz Church Musician These questions were presented to me for the purpose of a published interview. I thought the questions were good and relevant for those who either currently have or are planning to start a jazz music ministry

Creative Uses of Music in the Worship ServiceThis presentation is intended to offer the church music minister some new ideas for enhancement of the music experience in the context of the worship service. It is in no way a suggestion to replace traditional church music, but is rather left to the individual musician to decide what level of experimentation would be acceptable.

Sanctuary Jazz is:

• A Christian faith-based music ministry whose mission is to serve the Word by offering church musicians a viable musical alternative to contemporary worship.
• A resource for new and exciting modern original music for the worship service
• A resource for new musical arrangements tailored for any ensemble
• Several new and exciting CDs
• A network in the making for jazz church musicians
• A cutting edge church jazz band that is getting national attention
• An opportunity for creative musicians to express their faith through the talents that God has given them
• A series of workshops for creative musicians to attend for the purpose of increasing their improvising, arranging and composing skills
• Available to come to your church and help you modernize your music ministry without sacrificing spiritual or musical integrity

You're invited to read my article, "7 Deadly Sins Church Musicians Make - and How to Avoid Them."

Sanctuary Jazz News

2007

December 27, 2007

Read my latest annual report.

News Archives

June 27, 2006 - Read about my latest update.
October 22, 2005 - I've released a new book, "Jazz in the Sanctuary:  Sing / Play Along with the Chuck Marohnic Trio,"
February 22, 2005 - Read about my latest update.
October 21, 2004 - Read about my latest update.
February 5, 2004 - Read about my latest update.
November 21, 2003 - Read about my latest update.
September 22, 2003 - I've released a new book, "The Jazz Hymnal."
August 12, 2003 - Read about my latest update.
June 19, 2003 - I've released a new CD, "The Call."
May 3, 2003 - Scottsdale Congregational United Church began hosting Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse.
December 21, 2002 - Read about my latest update.
January 3, 2002 - Read about my latest update.
May 29, 2001 - Read about my trip to Bulgaria!