--- title: Welcome to the Prelude Music Planner Blog! | Augsburg Fortress (3) description: Augsburg Fortress develops engaging resources for Lutheran congregations In our ministry as the publishing house of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we create substantive and innovative materials to support the ministries of faith communities in communicating the good news of God's liberating grace. To meet the evolving needs of Lutheran communities, we continually invest in the development of new ministry resources, seeking ongoing input from theologians, educators, church leaders, and church members. 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To meet the evolving needs of Lutheran communities, we continually invest in the development of new ministry resources, seeking ongoing input from theologians, educators, church leaders, and church members. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [How does Prelude Music Planner enhance your use of Evangelical Lutheran Worship?](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/09/how-does-prelude-music-planner-enhance-your-use-of-evangelical-lutheran-worship) Posted on Sep 30, 2014 10:42:18 PM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Assembly Song](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/assembly-song), in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) Did you know that with Prelude Music Planner, you’re able to instantly preview and download hymns and service music from Evangelical Lutheran Worship at no extra cost beyond your $79 annual subscription rate?\* [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/09/how-does-prelude-music-planner-enhance-your-use-of-evangelical-lutheran-worship) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/09/how-does-prelude-music-planner-enhance-your-use-of-evangelical-lutheran-worship#comments-listing) ## [[Seasonal Notes: September 2014](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/09/seasonal-notes-september-2014)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/09/how-does-prelude-music-planner-enhance-your-use-of-evangelical-lutheran-worship#comments-listing) Posted on Sep 22, 2014 12:29:22 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Assembly Song](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/assembly-song), in [News](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/news), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning) The whirlwind of fall music season is upon us, with first rehearsals and Rally Sundays complete, new faces and familiar, fresh music and routines returning after the summer away. [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/09/seasonal-notes-september-2014) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/09/seasonal-notes-september-2014#comments-listing) ## [[Stuck in the Middle with You](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/08/stuck-in-the-middle-with-you)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/09/seasonal-notes-september-2014#comments-listing) Posted on Aug 21, 2014 8:42:11 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning) Ah, the youth choir: no longer children, not yet adults. The purgatory of musical ensembles, neither heaven nor hell…or is it? [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/08/stuck-in-the-middle-with-you) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/08/stuck-in-the-middle-with-you#comments-listing) ## [[Seasonal Notes: Summer 2014](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/07/seasonal-notes-summer-2014)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/08/stuck-in-the-middle-with-you#comments-listing) Posted on Jul 16, 2014 3:57:56 PM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Assembly Song](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/assembly-song), in [News](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/news), in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning) Music clinics are rolling along ([Clinic Information Here](http://www.augsburgfortress.org/community/events/featured/music_clinics_summer_2014/))--now is planning time for the choral year! We provide quick updates whenever we add something new to Prelude via our Fanfare announcements, and I can never cover all of the great pieces we're adding daily, but today I'll go a little more in-depth with some recommendations for your choral year programming. [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/07/seasonal-notes-summer-2014) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/07/seasonal-notes-summer-2014#comments-listing) ## [[Easily Find Music for Special Services](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/06/easily-find-music-for-special-services)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/07/seasonal-notes-summer-2014#comments-listing) Posted on Jun 27, 2014 11:45:39 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) Prelude contains music for a variety of special services, including patriotic tunes and national hymns and songs to celebrate Independence Day. [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/06/easily-find-music-for-special-services) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/06/easily-find-music-for-special-services#comments-listing) ## [[Looking for ways to make your music budget last longer?](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/06/save-time-save-money)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/06/easily-find-music-for-special-services#comments-listing) Posted on Jun 17, 2014 11:39:42 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [News](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/news), in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) I know how Prelude Music Planner can save lots of time and trouble locating the right music for the right occasion. I’ve written about that [previously](https://preludemusicplannerapp.azurewebsites.net/2013/12/how-prelude-saved-my-music-planning-this-advent/). What I didn't dwell on then was quite literally how much MONEY Prelude can save you. Yes, real dollars to your music budget. [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/06/save-time-save-money) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/06/save-time-save-money#comments-listing) ## [[Seasonal Notes](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/05/seasonal-notes)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/06/save-time-save-money#comments-listing) Posted on May 29, 2014 8:57:09 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Planning](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/planning), in [Potpourri](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/potpourri), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) I'm the Prelude project manager who sifts through spreadsheets and sheet music in order to bring you the new material that keeps flowing into Prelude, both from Augsburg Fortress and our musical partner publishers. Many talented musicians have already contributed to this blog, and will do so in the future, and they are much better organists and choral directors than I could ever hope to be, but my special niche here will be give you content updates that go more in-depth than small front-page announcements. This gives me a chance to share specific recommendations from the recent batch that I hope you love as much as I do, things to bookmark for your planning this coming educational/liturgical year. [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/05/seasonal-notes) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/05/seasonal-notes#comments-listing) ## [[20 Years: Thank You, Martin Seltz!](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/05/20-years-thank-you-martin-seltz)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/05/seasonal-notes#comments-listing) Posted on May 15, 2014 1:22:36 PM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [News](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/news), in [Potpourri](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/potpourri), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) Today Augsburg Fortress honors Martin Seltz on his 20 year anniversary as an employee of Augsburg Fortress, serving as Publisher of Worship and Music. A highlight from today's celebration includes a musical tribute by colleague Robert Buckley Farlee. [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/05/20-years-thank-you-martin-seltz) [1 Comment](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/05/20-years-thank-you-martin-seltz#comments-listing) ## [[Hark, the Glad Sound?](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/04/hark-the-glad-sound)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/05/20-years-thank-you-martin-seltz#comments-listing) Posted on Apr 15, 2014 12:00:41 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Potpourri](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/potpourri)   [Read More > >](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/04/hark-the-glad-sound) [0 Comments](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/04/hark-the-glad-sound#comments-listing) ## [[Making Demands of Your Choir](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/03/making-demands-of-your-choir)](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/2014/04/hark-the-glad-sound#comments-listing) Posted on Mar 20, 2014 9:28:05 AM by [Augsburg Fortress](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/author/augsburg-fortress) in [Choral Techniques and Repertoire](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/choral-techniques-and-repertoire), in [review-prelude](https://blog.preludemusicplanner.org/tag/review-prelude) In my years of working with choirs as singer, accompanist and director, I have noted that many of my colleagues, especially those who are trained primarily as organists, are reluctant to talk to their singers about purely vocal matters. We are much more comfortable with phrasing, dynamics, tempo, etc. When it comes to the actual sound that our choir members make, we are reluctant to intervene. Perhaps it is because we do not feel sufficiently trained as vocalists that cause us to hesitate. However, if I could suggest some demands that every choir director should make on every choir, perhaps some who have not been emboldened could start in the direction of talking comfortably with your singers about the tone that they make. 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