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The Church of England is to create an army of church choirs in an effort to revive interest in traditional hymns.

It’s no wonder many of the church’s great prayers and meditations have been set to music through the ages. Comforting, convicting and inspiring verses are made even more stirring and memorable with ...

POULTNEY — So what exactly is a gymanfa ganu? "It's a traditional Welsh hymn sing," said St. David's Society president Janice Edwards of the group's annual event, held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Welsh ...

A local author and musician is using music to celebrate Black History Month and connect the community through the rich traditions of gospel.

Walk into most black churches Sunday morning and you're more likely to hear the choir sing from the gospel top 40 list than sing old-time "Negro spirituals" or hymns from traditional hymnbooks.

THE order of service for the King’s coronation has revealed the music chosen for the event. It combines the old and the new – with a specially written piece by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It features 12 new ...

Ken Hartley compares it to a baseball game. A performer might botch the national anthem before the game, but there's still something magical about tens of thousands of people joining in on "Take Me ...

Churches are retiring their hymnals and organs, hoping to attract younger crowds, but at West Auburn Congregational in Maine, Charles Marshall has been playing for 70 years with no plans to retire.

Kevin Mills grew up at Vineville Baptist Church in Macon. He attended the traditional worship services with his family and friends. Folks dressed in their “Sunday best,” sat in the pews and admired ...