by Abbie Stancato | Jul 16, 2013 | Church Media, General Christian Topics, Music Directors, Praise Music, Shadowlands and Songs of Light
What Is CCLI And The Basic Church Copyright License… This is the first of a five-part series on CCLI to be followed by articles about the licensing agency CCS. As a House of Worship, you must understand which licenses your church has or needs. Otherwise, your...
by Abbie Stancato | Jul 16, 2013 | General Christian Topics, Music Directors, Praise Music
Are You Practicing Legally…The Church CCLI Rehearsal License The best way to learn a song is to hear a song. So the natural thing for a Worship leader is to get an original recording of an artist’s songs and make copies available to the team for rehearsal. “But doing...
by Abbie Stancato | Jun 5, 2013 | General Christian Topics, Shadowlands and Songs of Light
The Top Ten Songs of Death! No one likes to think of their demise, but have you ever stopped to consider how you want to be remembered on your way out? The music played at your funeral will stick in the minds and hearts of many attending for the rest of their lives....
by Abbie Stancato | Jun 4, 2013 | General Christian Topics
Secular Songs In Churches – Churches Beware! It’s tempting for a Praise Band to occasionally insert a great secular song into a service, such as Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer,” or using a Beatles classic as an instrumental. I once played “Monster Mash” for the kids...
by Abbie Stancato | May 23, 2013 | General Christian Topics
Oklahoma Tornado Relief – All Sons & Daughters Duo Donate 100%! Responding to the devastating F5 tornado that raged through Moore, Oklahoma this week causing significant loss of life and property, Integrity Music’s worship duo All Sons & Daughters are...
by Abbie Stancato | Apr 23, 2013 | General Christian Topics
Be Like Joe! Thank God its Not Monday. This was my response when asked how I was early Tuesday morning. My response was overheard by a woman who shared a brief story. She once worked with those who were blind and handicapped. She recalled Joe, a man who was legally...