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Our mission statement:
“Evangelizing Through the Arts.”
Our motto:
“Keeping Christ at the Center of Our Music.”
Our symbol:
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The music, composed by John W. Vitz, is Sacred, Joyful, Prayerful, Inspirational, and Entertaining. You can see what others say about his work by reading the TESTIMONIALS.
Welcome to My Music Ministry
For many years, I considered myself to be a decent songwriter. I’d write for family, friends, fun, and my own consolation. Then, in 1999, my friend, Doral Allen, suggested, “Why don’t you write something in Latin, perhaps a performance piece?” I took her seriously and began composing what would eventually become A Mass for Peace in the Third Millennium. The Holy Spirit’s inspiration impacted my life and my priorities. From the very start of writing A Mass for Peace, I would actually “hear” the music in my head as I read each liturgical prayer—I didn’t know why or how! When I played the score for my mentor, Dr. Sharon Girard, she said, “John, there is no way you wrote this by yourself.” She was right!
I thank God for the gifts, talents, faith, and mentors that He has given to me. Johann Sebastian Bach was asked, “Why do you write music?” Bach replied, “The aim and end of all music is nothing less than the glorification of God, and the refreshment of the soul.” I am certainly not comparing myself to Bach, but I agree with every word he said.
The Angelus Music website is MOSTLY peaceful and prayerful—but it also features much of the music I wrote years ago.
The “GOLDEN OLDIES” page is a great place to start. I wrote these songs in my youth—long before digital recording was a thing. In my home studio, I recorded them using two multi-track, reel-to-reel TEAC tape decks—making me, quite literally a one-man garage band. The collection ranges from country and novelty songs to love songs, children’s songs, and many personal songs.
And be sure to visit the “MUSIC VIDEOS” page. There are a few surprises there, too!
May the good Lord bless you †††
John W. Vitz
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