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New Church Job

Today I write with the exciting news that I have accepted a position as Minister of Music (organist and choir director) at Faith Lutheran Church in Middletown, CT.  Faith is the 2012 result of the merging of two Lutheran churches in Middletown, my home town.  They recently called a new pastor (who is a Lenoir-Rhyne grad!) and are now starting afresh musically as well.  I am truly looking forward to this opportunity to become more involved in the community where I live and am grateful for what promises to be an innovative and collaborative new workplace!  Please send good thoughts/prayers for courage in the face of change and openness to whatever the Spirit has in store.

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Richard Paul Delong Prize

Last night, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music hosted their annual graduation banquet, where all members of the ISM gather to celebrate the end of another year, give certificates to graduates, and award prizes and scholarships.  Last year, I was fortunate to win the Hugh Porter Scholarship, “awarded to a student of exceptional promise and achievement.”  This year, I am humbled to say I won the Richard Paul Delong Prize, “awarded to an exemplary church musician.”  I must say… it’s in my blood.  I felt blessed to have my dad there with me; he, along with my mom, graduated from the ISM in the 70s, and I would never have won this award if they hadn’t modeled excellent church musicianship my whole life.