Are you qualified to be a choir director?

Are you qualified to be a choir director?

[This article is part of a series on Choir Management, intended for new Ward Choir Directors.] The Lord says he delights in the “song of the heart; yea the song of the righteous is a prayer unto [him], and it shall be answered with a blessing” (D&C 25:12). The...
Soundsmith Music 2.0

Soundsmith Music 2.0

With FREE LDS sheet music for ward choirs, resources for new ward choir directors, and even an official blog, I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the (re)launch of Soundsmith Music! A Brief History of Soundsmith Music Soundsmith Music started when I met Mack Wilberg...
Steve Who?

Steve Who?

Who is Steve Smith? It’s me, an LDS composer and arranger who is also a writer, marketer, student of American culture, husband, and father of four. But if you’re here, you’re probably most interested in the music. The music in me. I’ve loved music...