Hmm, not sure my Bishop would go for Beatles tunes in Sacrament Meeting... Christmas time or otherwise...

How about yours?

Didn't think so.

But did you know the Beatles sneak their way into the Tabernacle Choir on a regular basis?

That's right, because the Tabernacle Choir often loves to sing music by the English composer John Rutter.

John Rutter is a household name in sacred music. And he's the KING of Christmas Carols.

One of his really early Carols, "Angels' Carol," is one of the most performed modern Carols in the world.

And it's made its way into MANY Tabernacle Choir and Ward Choir Christmas programs over the years.

But did you know that John Rutter openly admits borrowing from the Beatles often in his music?

Yep, and "Angels' Carol" is a great example.

He borrows the wonderful slip into the "Flat Seven" chord that makes the iconic "Hey Jude" ending so fabulous.

So, guess what?

That means the Beatles HAVE found their way into Sacrament Meeting from time to time... oh my!! 😱

Do I hear a cry for "Help!"

Will you need "a little help from your friends"? Or should we just "let it be"?

Well, as great composers do, John Rutter both blatantly steals from the greats and massages his stolen goods into his own voice quite smoothly.

Which is just one of the MANY lessons I share inside the brand new "Deep Dive" analysis I create each month for members of the Latter-Day Musivangelst club.

In fact, I just loaded up 6 video lessons this morning all about "Angels' Carol" because, since it's that time of year, we're studying Christmas Carol composition.

Unfortunately, the Latter-Day Musivangelist club only opens up at the end of the month, right before the next month's content begins to drop inside the Musivangelst smartphone app.

But, if you'd like to think about becoming a member in November, you can get on the waiting list in the meantime by tapping the link below.

http://musivangelist.com/

Don't worry, you'll still get to learn PLENTY about Christmas Carols in November because we're spending 3 solid months on Christmas Carol composition. It's just THAT FUN!

Learning from the masters is a big key in developing your unique voice in Church music, or any music for that matter.

And that's why each month in the Musivangelist club we dig into at least one piece by a great composer and apply the lessons to your writing.

Honestly, it's a blast! I can't get enough of this stuff!

If that sounds like fun to you too, then, this is the place!

http://musivangelist.com/

Have a good one,

Doug

P.S. Thanks to those of you who shared thoughts and questions about the music in General Conference last week. Starting tomorrow I'll be answering the questions for all to see and hear. Stay tuned!