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2019 is the 100th anniversary of Paul Manz's birth. In honor of the occasion, we're reminding ourselves of the incredible contributions Manz made to church music, and invite you to join in. If you are performing any of Manz's works in 2019, let us know in the comments!

If you're not familiar with Manz's legacy as a musician, composer, teacher, and worship leader, a great place to start is Scott Hyslop's book, The Journey Was Chosen: The Life and Work of Paul Manz. Along with publication of the book came a Paul Manz Portal, where you can quickly find articles, photos, and programs, among other resources.

Here is a quick quiz…..what are five choral pieces that every high school or college student should sing before they are conductors themselves? Is there a common set of pieces that make up the core repertoire? Most of us in the choral world can agree on many pieces that should be included in the canon, but where would someone relatively new go to find this authoritative list?