An interesting couple of data points from NPM (NaPalM), the Nat'l Ass'n of Pastoral Musicians. The survey is far from statistically valid--but it's interesting nonetheless.
WHAT HELPS YOU TO SING THE LITURGY?
(From the people in the pew)
Familiar Melody 52.2%
Easy to Sing 51.4%
Traditional Song 47.9&
(Highest three choices from the list.)
The comparo is to the church musician:
Leadership of Organ or Instruments 66.4%
Meaningful Text 65.6%
Leadership of Cantor or Director 60.9%
So throw away the organist, 'meaningful texts' and the cantor. Sing Lobe dem Herren, Stille Nacht, and Adoro Te.
HT: New Lit Movement
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