Ep 06: Scott Ewing

Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members.

 

Our guest today is director of music ministries, Scott Ewing. Get ready to learn more about the “man behind the music” at ALUCC—how he got started in music (a passion and a career), how he approaches each season and service when developing the soundtrack, why he feels blessed to work with so many talented musicians in the congregation and local community, the role of church music over time and why he feels called to a role in music ministry. Scott also shares a bit about why piano is the form of expression he feels most connected to and what instruments he’d like to learn to play. He talks about traditional and contemporary church music and how they both play a role in worship and why he includes so many different genres in his Sunday setlists. And that just scratches the surface of what you can expect this episode …

 

As a bonus, here are some links to classical music pieces that will no doubt expand your horizons and help to illustrate Scott’s mission of blazing trails to new musical appreciation. As he says, “Classical music is SO much more than ‘The Four Seasons!’”

'The Beech Tree' from 'Plan and Elevation', Caroline Shaw: https://youtu.be/Ttkl0h6PQog?si=iLzWMC1iAMDUWv0d

 

'Lollapalooza', John Adams: https://youtu.be/LbNu5BikuYo?si=eauNHRayMg9dFksC

 

'Sure on This Shining Night', Morten Lauridsen: https://youtu.be/JK7lFAoE_3s?si=OYi0YZfc6Ri1v8kT

 

'Three Irish Legends' for piano, Henry Cowell: https://youtu.be/Y4TQosZe_IM?si=uMWcRYaDEIikR5Dn

 

Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time.

 

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