Tag Archives: music

Advent 3: Joy

Posted on December 15, 2013 by harasprice

There was a song in my heart that morning, driving into the city in the back of my parent’s little blue Datsun, immediately after church. I had spent several Saturdays boarding a bus and practicing, and now it was time … Continue reading →

Posted in advent 2013 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Peace, part 2 (the song)

Posted on December 11, 2013 by harasprice

I find it ironic that while my soul longs for and celebrates the stillness and contemplative spirit of advent, my body is in constant motion these days. My semester is coming to a close, which means that there are papers … Continue reading →

Posted in advent 2013 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Order my Steps

Posted on May 26, 2013 by harasprice

I separated myself from my phone and personal belongings, locking them in the car. I carried only my music folder and a hymnal, and my driver’s license. Together with my choir friends, we headed into the cinder block structure through … Continue reading →

Posted in work and life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

My Spiritual Journey in Three Acts

Posted on May 5, 2013 by harasprice

This was written for, and shared with, the congregation of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church on May 5, 2013, as a part of our Coffee and Conversation series. The three pieces of art created during our conversation are featured at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual journey | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Music of the heart

Posted on March 28, 2013 by harasprice

My cousin, Jenny Trometer, is my point of light today. Her talent and her gentleness and kindness of spirit make me know that there is light in the world. Jenny brings her own gift of music and affection to all … Continue reading →

Posted in work and life | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Parting gifts

Posted on March 25, 2013 by harasprice

I have been reflecting on my spiritual journey as Holy Week begins. At times in my life it has been easier to consider what faith traditions I am NOT than to articulate what I am, what I do believe. That … Continue reading →

Posted in lent blog 2013 | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Music of the spheres

Posted on February 24, 2013 by harasprice

The first time I stepped foot in Kleinhans music hall, I was on a fourth grade field trip to hear Peter and the Wolf. We had talked about this classic piece in Mrs. Carere’s music class and learned about the … Continue reading →

Posted in lent blog 2013 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Ladies Aid

Posted on February 22, 2013 by harasprice

In my preschool years, I spent many days in the company of my Gramma. Memories of her farmhouse (particularly the kitchen) are fresh in my mind, and sometimes I walk into those memories just for a sense of familiar connection. … Continue reading →

Posted in lent blog 2013 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

learning to transpose

Posted on February 19, 2013 by harasprice

From the time of my birth until my seventh grade year, my family attended a Pentecostal church. For those of you who may read this and are unfamiliar with the expression and service structure in charismatic Christian congregations, we had … Continue reading →

Posted in lent blog 2013 | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment