LDS Hymns in midi format

[ampman]

Does anyone have or know of resources for downloading or purchasing midi files that can be used with Allen church organs (equipped with a midi player) and appropriate for Sacrament meetings? I have the equipment but no organ player.

Thanks much, Bishop D

[russellhltn]

I don't have a quick answer for your question, but I thought a few quotes might be helpful in a different way:

Handbook 2: 14.7

When there is not a reasonable alternative, priesthood leaders may authorize the use of meetinghouse pianos and organs for practice, paid private instruction, and recitals involving members of the units that use the meetinghouse.

Handbook 2: 14.9.3

Where an organ is available, it is normally used for prelude and postlude music and hymn accompaniment. A piano may be used for these purposes when an organ or an organist is not available.

I thought there was a quote indicating use of budget funds for private instruction was allowable, but I can't find that.

That's not say using MIDI files is wrong (as long as the copyright is complied with) - some of the newer organs have hymns built-in. In fact, you might want to check the Owners Manual to see if yours has that feature.

[ampman]

Thanks for your response. I have a stake center size organ with a brand new midi player just installed. What I need are a collection of LDS hymns that we can play for meetings of all types. We have one of the Kawai portables with built in midi music - most of the files are corrupt, can;t keep time, misses verses, etc..

I am in hopes that someone in the Church has already done what I am looking for. Appreciate any thoughts.

Bishop D
Maine

[cjohn1949]

I found them on this site: http://emp.byui.edu/smithk/mechamusic/SongTitles.htm. They claim to have received permission from the Church to make them available this way.

[ampman]

Thanks much - still trying to get this issue settled.

[russellhltn]

Have you tried working with FM? They're responsible for the larger pieces of equipment. They might be able to arrange for the "repair" of that portable keyboard, or find out who at CHQ would have the MIDI files.

[KrisDR2]

cjohn1949 wrote:
> I found them on this site:
> http://emp.byui.edu/smithk/mechamusic/SongTitles.htm. They claim to have
> received permission from the Church to make them available this way.

Where can I find the missing hymns from this list, there are a lot.

[Chadmoroni22]

Midi files are small in size. I have a nice collection of them and always looking for more.

[Mikerowaved]

Where can I find the missing hymns from this list, there are a lot.

I haven't scrutinized the list, but I would wager the missing hymns are those the church doesn't have full ownership of, so they can't pass permission to others to make & publish MIDI files for those hymns.

[munaish]

Does anyone have or know of resources for downloading or purchasing midi files that can be used with Allen church organs (equipped with a midi player) and appropriate for Sacrament meetings? I have the equipment but no organ player.

Thanks much, Bishop D

It might be a little more labor-intensive, but you could always make them (for most of them anyway; some don't allow that), since it is for non-commercial, incidental, church or home purposes, I think. However, you probably wouldn't be allowed to share it with other people online without permission.