Other parishes might use all of a new setting. The event included modeling of worship, a blend of theoretical and practical, and an audience of pastors, musicians, and laypeople. Workshop organizers report a high degree of satisfaction from participants. If a cluster of parishes wishes to hold a similar event, contact the worship office. In 1999 the Western Wisconsin District also surveyed organists.
Findings are similar to Michigan.
But as one who sits on the synodical Assignment Committee and who attends pre-call meetings of vacant congregations, I am rather keenly aware that congregations and schools struggle with the need for musical leadership. . . . Today's agenda is largely an outgrowth of that symposium. The solutions are not exactly easy. They require awareness and effort. If you are not musically inclined nor musically literate, I trust you still appreciate good music for and in your worship life.