Published on
November 7, 2014
Video length
1 min
Raymond Wise encourages young, aspiring church musicians to remember the four Ds: Discover, Develop, Display, and Draw.

Dr. Wise directs the African American Choral Ensemble at Indiana University and has served as a church musician for more than 30 years.

Also watch the conversation between Raymond Wise and John Witvliet, director of the Worship Institute, on "The Needs and Opportunities in Church Music Today." 

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