Darcy Watkins – December 27, 2024 All songs at Let Praise Arise! now have YouTube lyric videos to ensure that it is easy to learn them.
Year: 2024
Joyful Christmas Bells
Darcy Watkins – December 1, 2024 What is the significance of Christmas bells? Bells originate from Chinese culture circa 3000 BC. They made their way into European culture much later. They appeared toContinue readingJoyful Christmas Bells
Centennial of “Ding Dong Merrily On High”
Darcy Watkins – November 11, 2024 There is a Christmas carol I have grown to love, Ding Dong Merrily on High. The tune originates as a French dance tune from theContinue readingCentennial of “Ding Dong Merrily On High”
Set Apart, Not Aside – Worship In Mid-Life Crisis
Darcy Watkins – October 4, 2024 I am part of a tiny minority of worship musicians who are still welcomed even though my age approaches that of senior citizenship. The commentsContinue readingSet Apart, Not Aside – Worship In Mid-Life Crisis
Is There Room For Nepotism In The Church?
Darcy Watkins – August 25, 2024 Photo by Freepik Of course not! But what do we even mean by “nepotism” in the church? Some denominations’ clergy don’t get married partly to avoidContinue readingIs There Room For Nepotism In The Church?
Butcher Bands and Copycat Bands
How We Learn Music Darcy Watkins – August 10, 2024 Image by Freepik To understand the status quo of worship teams I like to poke fun at us using aContinue readingButcher Bands and Copycat Bands
What About Long Weekends and Holidays?
Darcy Watkins – August 3, 2024 In many parts of the world, there are floating holidays that extend a weekend into a long weekend. These will typically be something like theContinue readingWhat About Long Weekends and Holidays?
Should We Use Our Own Songs In Worship? Part 3
Part 3 – Reviewing Your Songs Darcy Watkins – July 27, 2024 In parts one and two, we covered the mandate and the work involved to write and use yourContinue readingShould We Use Our Own Songs In Worship? Part 3
Should We Use Our Own Songs In Worship? Part 1
Part 1 – The New Song Darcy Watkins – July 16, 2024 This is a question that comes up on occasion. My first response is “why not”? If you are a songContinue readingShould We Use Our Own Songs In Worship? Part 1