A
source of further complication is a lack of understanding of the valuable
connection between the nature and value of music and drama. After utilizing drama and music together for
nearly forty years, I am convinced that drama and music are natural concomitants
of public ministry and therefore should be a vital part of educating Christian
musicians. Some people are primarily
visual learners while others respond more readily to what they hear. Reinforcing the gospel message presented
through music with sets, lights, costumes, spoken drama, sung drama, and
instrumental music are all effective ways to increase the audience’s mental
intake.
The
gospel message can be effectively presented through the suggested realism of a
well-lighted stage setting wile real people in authentic costumes are depicting
the characters of the story being presented.
For instance, Mary singing to the
baby Jesus surrounded by the simplicity of the humble birth place lighted with
soft moonlight blue mixed effectively with an amber, straw or no color pink can
bring the old, old story of Jesus’ birth to life in an unbelievably realistic
way. So, rather than quibble over costs
and necessity of the use of drama as an allied art to sacred music, Christin
organizations should spend their energy on making sure that they are
presenting depictions of the stories of the Bible that are accurate. These Christian organizations should also
make sure that the staging, lighting, costuming, and vocal and instrumental
music are philosophically appropriate and God honoring.
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