Fall 2024
Sharing The Light
A Healing Balm
Music has a unique and inherent power to soothe and heal. For centuries, all people from empresses and kings to peasants and commonfolk have turned to music for its comforting and calming effects. Perhaps one of the best-known examples is King Saul’s request for David to play his harp for the king whenever he was beset by a foul spirit. The soothing music helped calm King Saul’s troubled mind and heart.
To some degree or another. either intentionally or inadvertently, we have all heard and been positively influenced by music. The calming strains of a beloved popular or classical musical selection can cause us to “be still” and recalibrate what we are doing and what is important. Similarly, an energetic piece of music can invigorate our souls and minds, urging us to continue on and push through the adversity we may face. These are but two examples of the numerous styles, genres, and moods of music and how they may affect us.
As you peruse this issue of the Journal, you will see the students, faculty, and alumni of the School of Music consistently engaging in creating music that soothes, calms, invigorates, and heals.
Through our music, we seek to share the light of Jesus Christ, who can both soothe and heal all wounds and sorrows.
We invite you to allow His light to permeate your life and bring you the comfort and peace needed in today’s world.
Sincerely,
