Herbert Tsang - Publications / Articles / Talks

 

BOOKS:

  • Tsang, Herbert. "A Foretaste of Heaven Above - A Practical Guide in Leading Congregation Singing", 2007

  • Tsang, Herbert. "Fundamental Music Theory - A Practical Guide for Choir Member", 2007

  • Tsang, Herbert. "Worship - You, Me and Him: Church Music", International Seed Press Inc., ISBN 978-962-230-744-5, 2008 

 

 

PASTORAL PUBLICATIONS:

 

NEWSPAPER COLUMNS:

a) "Worship and church music", Truth Monthly Newspaper, Vancouver, BC (2004 - Present) 

  • 2004

    • "Today's Worship", January 2004 [link]

    • "Evangelical Standards for Church Music", February 2004 [link]

    • "Worship Planning", March 2004 [link]

    • "Do you understand what you are singing?", April 2004 [link]

    • "Is the drummer inside a green house?", May 2004

    • "Church pianist", June 2004

    • "Song's leader", July 2004 [link]

    • "Introduction to copyrights", August 2004 

    • "Worship and Choir", September 2004 [link]

    • "Pastoral staff and church music", October 2004 [link]

    • "Hymn selection guidelines", November 2004 [link]

    • "Congregational Singing", December 2004

  • 2005

    • "The Great Commission and Church Music", January 2005

    • "Congregational Singing and Tempo", February 2005

    • "Commitment in Church Music", March 2005

    • "Improvisation", April 2005

    • "Church Music's Myths", May 2005

    • "Church Calendar", June 2005

    • "Clapping hands during worship service", July 2005

    • "Church music and children's education", August 2005

    • "A letter to choir director", September 2005

    • "Hymn FAQ", October 2005

    • "Different kind of people in church music", November 2005

    • "Return my priesthood", December 2005

  • 2006

    • "Worship", January 2006 

    • "Expectations in serving in music ministry", February 2006

    • "Making judgments in music for worship", March 2006

    • "Repeat, and more repeats...", April 2006

    • "Theology of Worship", May 2006

    • "Screwtapes Letter", June 2006

    • "Why should we sing?", July 2006

    • "Sound System", August 2006

    • "Creative Hymn Singing", September 2006

    • "Music Ministry Planning", October 2006

    • "Excellence in Church Music", November 2006

    • "Difficulties in Church Music", December 2006

  • 2007

    • "Creative Hymn Singing", January 2007

    • "Misunderstanding in Worship and Church Music", February 2007

    • "Balanced Hymn Diet", March 2007

    • "Charles Wesley's Direction for Singing", April 2007

    • "Leakage in Worship", May 2007

    • "Be a qualified scripture reader", June 2007

    • "Today's Choir Ministry", July 2007

    • "Wedding Music and Worship", August 2007

    • "Reflection on Church Music Camp", September 2007

    • "Using PowerPoint in a Worship Service", October 2007

  • 2008

    • "How shall we worship?", January 2008

    • "The missing jewel", February 2008

    • "Marva Dawn", March 2008

     

b) "Music and Children", Happy Family, Canada west edition, syndicated in the US edition as well, Christian Communications Inc. (2003 - Present)

  • 2003

    • "Why should your children learn music?”,  January 2003.

    • “How to pick an instrument for your children?”,  March 2003.

    • "Walk through the maze of music exams - Part I" , May 2003.

    • "Walk through the maze of music exams - Part II", July  2003.

    • "Some tips on practicing", September  2003.

    • "How to encourage learning of music", November 2003.

  • 2004

    • "Going to concert", January 2004

    • "Concert FAQ", March 2004

    • "Practice", May 2004

    • "I want to quit!", July 2004

    • "The Suzuki Method", September 2004

    • "Selecting a teacher", November 2004

  • 2005

    • "Strings instrument", February 2005

    • "The systematic way to choose an instrument for your children?", April 2005

    • "Concert Etiquettes", June 2005

    • "Practice", August 2005

    • "FAQ for parents", October 2005

    • "Orchestra", December 2005

  • 2006

    • "Learn piano", February 2006

    • "Different music programs", April 2006

    • "Perseverance", June 2006

    • "Absolute Pitch", August 2006

    • "The objectives of learning music", October 2006

    • "Self-Regulated Learning", December 2006

  • 2007

    • "Different Music Learning Methods", February 2007

    • "Special tips on practicing", April 2007

    • "Playing in an ensemble", June 2007

    • "Reflection on Church Music Camp", August 2007

  • 2008

    • "Parents must know", January 2008

 

c) "Come and Worship", Chinese Herald, published by the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

  • 2008

    • "Worship - You, Me and Him", January 2008 [link]

    • "Rethinking the Lord's Supper", March 2008

INTERVIEWS / RADIO PROGRAMS:

  • "Yummy Hymns", a 10 part series on hymns and the stories behind them. Far East Broadcasting Canada, Sept 2002 - Dec 2002

  • "Music And Children", a 5 parts series radio production for Make-A-Difference Production, January 2003

INVITED LECTURES / SERMONS (selected):

 
Date Events Organizers
December 2, 2007 "Creative Hymn Singing" The Church of the Good Shepherd (Anglican) 
December 2, 2007 Sermon: "How Shall We Worship?" (English and Cantonese worship services)  The Church of the Good Shepherd (Anglican) 
November 12, 2006 Sermon on Scared Music Sunday Richmond Chinese Baptist Church, Richmond, BC
September 24, 2006 "A Music Festival For Children and Youth" Vancouver Chinese Alliance Church, Vancouver, BC, Canada
August 2006 Copyrights and Your Church Chinese Christian Church Music Institute for Worship, Richmond, British Columbia
February 2006 Technology and Your Child A two parts series on radio Program by UPLINK, Calgary, Alberta
June 5, 2005 Sermon on Church Music Sunday Burnaby Chinese Evangelical Free Church, Burnaby, BC, Canada
May 30, 2005 "Cultivate a learning culture in your children's life" Pui Ying Christian Services Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada
October 29, 2005 Special speaker for Choir retreat Immanuel Christian Reform Church, BC, Canada
September 9 & 17, 2005 「樂」在童心 Music in Children's Heart 加拿大福音證主協會, 聖徒裝備 證主課程 Chinese Christian Communications Inc.
August 20, 2005 Special speaker for Choir retreat Evangelical Chinese Bible Church, Burnaby, BC, Canada
November 14, 2004 Sermon on Scared Music Sunday Richmond Chinese Baptist Church, Richmond, British Columbia
September 26, 2004 "Conducting Workshop" and "Leading Congregational Singing" Calgary Chinese Alliance Church, Calgary, Alberta
February 22, 2003 Worship in Today’s Church Port Moody Pacific Grace MB Church, Port Moody, British Columbia
August 22-24, 2003 "Music and Children" and "Church music today" Calgary Chinese Evangelical Free Church, Calgary, Alberta
July 14-28, 2003 Instrumental music for worship Chinese Christian Church Music Institute for Worship Music Camp, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

 

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