"Bach gave us God's word. Mozart gave us God's laughter. Beethoven gave us God's fire. God gave us music, that we might pray without words." --unknown

"If you cut off too soon you lose the connection to the rest."
"Don't let the piano lose vocal intensity."
"Make the crescendo mean more. This is a cry for help."
"The reason that this stuff is with us is because it's so bloody relevant!"
"Keep very little vibrato here. No wiggles!"
"Don't make it in tune because it's supposed to be. This phrase is inclinig towards the Lord, that's why it must be higher."
"It's so important that we stay engaged to the human intent."
"The issue isn't whether you're a church person. The music prays."
--Dr. Joseph Flummerfelt