New on Rise and Shine – Organ Prelude

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In 2020 the Dahlonega Ward received a new Allen LD-34 Digital Organ replacing the original Allen Organ installed in the building more than 30 years ago. That organ had limitations and problems that the new addition surpassed and improved to the delight of all those playing on it. To introduce the new organ to the ward and stake, a recital type program titled “Meet the Organ” was held in 2021. This arrangement by Andrew Unsworth of ‘Prelude to an English Folk Song’ also known as ‘O Waly, Waly’ was played by Kay Bohn at ‘Meet the Organ’.

ORGAN WORKSHOP 2021

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Ever want to know what all the knobs and whistles are on an organ? Come and learn. Pianists will have a chance to play the organ with knowledgable organists, get tips for how to practice on your own and play the organ. Youth that are taking piano lessons or can play the piano are welcome. The church is in need of organists!


Organ Workshop 10-12 noon on June 3 at the Stake Center.  An introduction to the organ and playing the organ.  Hands on experience. Open to anyone interested including youth.  Please RSVP to coalstakemusic@gmail.com so we have enough materials for all. 

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May 2021 Music Newsletter

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The Music Newsletter for May is here. Click on this link to view the full Newsletter.

In this newsletter you’ll find:

  • Finding Clues to Music in General Conference
  • Is There Such a Thing as ‘Music Calling Fatigue’?
  • Seeking Performers for ‘Carry On’ Music Festival August 14th
  • Learn How to Contribute to ‘Rise & Shine’ recordings on Youtube
  • Do You Love the Hymn “Because I Have Been Given Much?”
  • Watch a 5 Minute Music Fireside

Calling all Pianists–current or ‘used to be’

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Are you currently learning to play the piano? Did you take piano lessons as a child or youth? How long has it been since you sat at a piano? Your Ward, the Stake and the Church in general are always in need of accompanists. Many people have accepted the challenge to dust off their piano skills and begin again.

The church offers many free resources to help these former or interested new pianists. Could you learn 3 hymns? Dan Carter has some tips for How To Play a Hymn in 10 Minutes. Check it out.

Check out the “Hymns Made Easy” and “Keyboard Course”. The “Hymns Made Easy” book includes a list of easier to play hymns.

More Music Resources

Here’s a link to our current Hymnal and Children’s Songbook.

Organists can find simplified hymns for the organ with “Manual Only Hymns” (for printing at home)

April Newsletter 2021

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In this month’s Music Newsletter (click on link) you will find:

~ Feature Article – Music at the Heart of Worship

~ News and Ideas for Choir Leaders – Get Ready Now

~ Link to a Hymnal for Organists using hands only

~ Dates and Announcements including the “Meet the Organ” Concert on April 15, 6PM in Dahlonega

~ Story about the hymn “All Creatures of Our God & King”

~ Music Video highlights

NEW!! Share Your Music on YouTube “Rise & Shine”

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New Performance Program – “Rise and Shine”

Did you ever want to make music to share with others? Want to record your group and be on YouTube? Now there is a way. Read on:

The Coal Mountain Stake is looking for all musicians to participate in the NEW monthly performance program called ‘Rise and Shine’.  You may submit one recording per month which includes any instrument(s) or vocal performances. Individuals, families, and groups are encouraged to participate. Children and youth under the age of 16 should perform with family or in a group.

Performances will posted to the Coal Mountain Stake YouTube channel for your friends and family to enjoy. Your contribution can help light and uplift the world.

Genres of music that fit within copyright and church guidelines will be accepted, such as: Inspirational, EFY, Religious, Secular, Classical, Self-Composed, New Age, Broadway, Choral, Pop, Country, Soul, Jazz, Etc. 

To ensure quality recordings, the stake is happy to provide a recording studio setting at your home, local church building, or professional home studio available to us. We want to help you in anyway we can—just let us know what you need.

Simply contact us at coalstakemusic@gmail.com to have your music selection approved and and set up a recording time. Individual performances will be posted to https://coalstakemusic.com/ where you can invite friends and family to listen to your performance(s) anytime. 

Music and the Doctrine and Covenants

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It is in this book of scripture that the Lord commissioned Emma Smith to compile the first hymnal for the restored Church of Jesus Christ. See section 25.

The first hymnal compiled by Emma Smith, wife of Joseph Smith. Read more about the history here.

The Seminary program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has music available to help with the teaching of the book of scripture known as the Doctrine and Covenants. It is found in the music section of the Church’s website churchofjesuschrist.org

One of the hymns included in the first hymnal is “The Spirit of God”. Here is an arrangement by Mack Wilberg performed by the Evangel Choir in Ghana.

The Christmas Collection: A Christmas on Temple Square Performance

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Conference Center Stage- Christmas

Christmas performances submitted from around the world will be broadcast nearly every night originating from Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Concerts will be broadcast in English but will include songs in other languages as well. Concerts will run from December 2–23. Broadcasts will take place at 6 p.m. MST on  ChurchofJesusChrist.org  and on Tuesday and Friday evenings on the Temple Square  Facebook page.