The Spanish-speaking ward in my stake

[MikeWaters]

One of the more-attended wards. I would guess 240 or so in attendance.

In a chapel with a real pipe organ, they sing their hymns a capella. No organist/pianist.

[BlueK]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

One of the more-attended wards. I would guess 240 or so in attendance.

In a chapel with a real pipe organ, they sing their hymns a capella. No organist/pianist.

maybe the stake could call an organist from another ward to go play in their sacrament meeting.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by BlueK

maybe the stake could call an organist from another ward to go play in their sacrament meeting.

Me and Farrah were actually placed in a Vietnamese-speaking branch solely so Farrah could play the organ.

That sucked big-time.

Maybe someone could actually learn how to play in their ward.

I point it out, because it is a symptom of the lack of developed talents and resources. I think the families that have chosen to be in the English-speaking wards are the smart ones--exposing their kids to other cultures and social strata. Like me.

[BlueK]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Me and Farrah were actually placed in a Vietnamese-speaking branch solely so Farrah could play the organ.

That sucked big-time.

Maybe someone could actually learn how to play in their ward.

I point it out, because it is a symptom of the lack of developed talents and resources. I think the families that have chosen to be in the English-speaking wards are the smart ones--exposing their kids to other cultures and social strata. Like me.

Or it's a symptom of culture. I assume the Spanish ward is a little less well to do than the typical mormon ward. Where do families who are working hard to establish themselves in this country find the money to take piano/organ lessons? I tend to think they shouldn't segregate because of the benefit non-English speaking LDS could get by making friends with more established LDS families. Maybe that's the point you're trying to make.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by BlueK

Or it's a symptom of culture. I assume the Spanish ward is a little less well to do than the typical mormon ward. Where do families who are working hard to establish themselves in this country find the money to take piano/organ lessons? I tend to think they shouldn't segregate because of the benefit non-English speaking LDS could get by making friends with more established LDS families. Maybe that's the point you're trying to make.

it's a matter of priorities. they drive nice enough cars.

also, many people can be self-taught.

[FarrahWaters]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Me and Farrah were actually placed in a Vietnamese-speaking branch solely so Farrah could play the organ.

That sucked big-time.

Maybe someone could actually learn how to play in their ward.

I point it out, because it is a symptom of the lack of developed talents and resources. I think the families that have chosen to be in the English-speaking wards are the smart ones--exposing their kids to other cultures and social strata. Like me.

Actually, the main part of my calling was to teach members of the ward to play the piano. The goal was to eventually have them play the hymns themselves. The church has some sort of teaching materials geared for this.

It did not work out very well. At first, a couple of members were very excited to learn, but they didn't have a piano to practice on at home. It seems that people have no kind of background in music have a very difficult time picking it up as an adult. Unless, you're hit by lightning (that was an Oliver Sacks reference for Creekster).