What are artists-in-residence and how can they benefit churches and musicians? Learn from concert organist Chelsea Chen about artist residencies and visioning for concert series.
Chelsea Chen has held Artist-in-Residence positions at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Manhattan and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fr. Lauderdale, FL). She draws on her experiences there as well as in her career as a composer, concert artist, and church musician as she shares how churches can support the arts through their staffing and in the concerts they sponsor. We also discuss using organ in blended church services, and the music she has planned for her upcoming wedding!
Key Takeaways from the Conversation
Consider using rhythm charts if you are integrating organ into a band in a blended service.
When planning a concert series, start with the vision, then think about specifics.
If your church owns an organ in good repair and runs a concert series, include organ in the regular series (not a separate “organ only” series).
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