Worship Musician June 2020 | Page 67

we have campuses in ve campuses that are lack of a better term, n schools, and then what you would call oriums. It is important, every time we do an resent what happens mmunities, campuses eekend. So, it is very son to represent the church, and diversity tor. Another is pulling g at different campuses p, the members on a ut all across the Twin ampuses. So, diversity is important to us. By g that we’ve mastered, going to be diverse, so we’re warming up and rehearsing for that day. [WM] Let’s talk a bit about songwriting. You and I both share a strong affinity for the Disney Imagineering team’s ability to transport us into other worlds. From the incredible signage, sounds and aromas, to the detailed “designed atmosphere” of each attraction and theme park area, I would assume that your love of Disney’s creative genius extends to their music as well. Are you a fan of Disney movie music and in particular, the work of Robert and Richard Sherman? They wrote every Disney song from Walt’s hiring of them until his death in 1966. Because their music is so universal in appeal and memorability, I often wonder why worship songwriters do not emulate their simple approach to the crafting of memorable music. I ask myself, “if the Sherman Brothers wrote a worship song, what would it sound like”? Thoughts? Subscribe for Free...