Remembering Musically: A Marvel

TitleRemembering Musically: A Marvel
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsDon E. Saliers
JournalAmerican Organist Magazine
Volume50
Issue12
Pagination20-20
ISSN01643150
Abstract

The author reflects on the experience of remembering musically as a part of human life, specifically one's religious life. Topics discussed include musical memory from Christmas songs such as "Silent Night," relationship between shared music and social memory with music having the power to shape one's memories and expectations, and the communal participation in remembered events.

Short TitleRemembering Musically