“We hope the hymnbook will take a prominent place among the scriptures and other religious books in our homes.” — “First Presidency Preface,” Hymns, 1985

“Teach your children to love the hymns. Sing to them on the Sabbath, in home evening, during scripture study, at prayer time. Sing as you work, as you play, and as you travel together. Sing hymns as lullabies to build faith and testimony in your young ones” — “First Presidency Preface,” Hymns, 1985

“The singing of the songs of Zion, though imperfectly, with the inspiration of God, will touch the hearts of the honest more effectively than if sung well without the Spirit of God.”–– President Heber J. Grant, Improvement Era, July 1901, 686

“I wonder sometimes if we realize the importance of music. I wonder if we know that the Lord himself is concerned about it. He has given us the information that the song of praise is a prayer unto him. . . . It [is] our privilege, yea, our blessing, to sing and . . . our songs should be sung in righteousness.” — President George Albert Smith, Church News, Feb. 16, 1946, 6

“Music can act upon our senses to produce or induce feelings of reverence, humility, fervor, assurance, or other feelings attuned to the spirit of worship.” — President Spencer W. Kimball, Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball (1982), 51

As long as we live, there is never enough singing. — Martin Luther

The only thing better than singing is more singing. — Ella Fitzgerald

Singing is such an excellent thing, that I wish all people would sing. — Richard E. Byrd

He who sings prays twice. — St. Augustine

“Music is a great glue:  it holds us all together.” — Elaine Brown

“The time for music lessons seems to come along when there are so many other expenses for the family with little children. But we encourage parents to include musical training in the lives of their children” — Boyd K Packer, Ensign Jan 1974

“Church members across the world have answered this call, preparing beautiful and appropriate music that offers praises to the Lord. Yet sometimes as Church members we don’t fully appreciate the faithful members who share their talents and provide our music. Often, pianists or organists are asked to play moments before the meeting starts, leaving them little or no time to prepare or practice. Other times, when they have prepared, hymns are changed at the last minute with little thought to their effort….People assume the music just happens…..”. “That is not the case”.  Like any other person participating in the meeting, a pianist or organist needs time to warm up, think about rhythm, tempo and key. They might want to approach the Lord in prayer and ask for His guidance. Interestingly enough, their efforts are most often noticed by members when they make mistakes or play too loudly or softly or too fast or too slow…..”  “Because the job of musicians in the Church is so important—so vital—they deserve our respect and gratitude. “   — The Church News Aug 22, 2009

“We hope the hymnbook will take a prominent place among the scriptures and other religious books in our homes”  Preface to hymnbook 1985.

Concerning conductors . . . “It is better to have the music in your head than to have your head in the music!” –Darwin Wolford 1975

“Organ prelude is a ‘Call to Worship’. It should create an atmosphere of worship that invites the spirit of revelation and testimony into Church Meetings.” — LDS Church Handbook 2007

The only thing better than singing is more singing .–Ella Fitzgerald

 “If you are called upon to play a church service, it is a greater honor than if you were to play a concert on the finest organ in the world… Thank God each time when you are privileged to sit before the organ console and assist in the worship of the Almighty.” – Albert Schweitzer

“Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence.” – J.S. Bach

“To my eyes and ears the organ will ever be the King of Instruments.” – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

“Where there is music there can be no evil” Miguel Cervantes