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Encyclopedia > Dan Schutte
Dan Schutte

Background information
Birth name Daniel L. Schutte
Genre(s) Contemporary Christian, Catholic, Liturgical
Occupation(s) Composer-in-Residence - University of San Francisco, Composer, Songwriter, Liturgist, Author
Instrument(s) Piano, Guitar
Years active 1974 - Present
Label(s) OCP Publications
Pilgrim Music
Website www.DanSchutte.com
Notable instrument(s)
Piano, guitar

Daniel L. Schutte (b. 1947, Neenah, Wisconsin) is an American composer of Catholic liturgical music and a contemporary Christian songwriter best known for composing the hymn Here I Am, Lord (1981). This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Love Song Contemporary Christian music (CCM), or Christian pop music, is a sub-genre of Christian music. ... From the Greek word λειτουργια, which can be transliterated as leitourgia, meaning the work of the people, a liturgy comprises a prescribed religious ceremony, according to the traditions of a particular religion; it may be refer to, or include, an elaborate formal ritual (such as the Catholic Mass), a daily... University of San Francisco (USF) is a private Catholic, Jesuit University in San Francisco, California, United States. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... From the Greek word λειτουργια, which can be transliterated as leitourgia, meaning the work of the people, a liturgy comprises a prescribed religious ceremony, according to the traditions of a particular religion; it may be refer to, or include, an elaborate formal ritual (such as the Catholic Mass), a daily... For other uses, see Author (disambiguation). ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making music. ... A short grand piano, with the lid up. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... // January - The Ramones form. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Neenah is a city located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. ... A liturgy is the customary public worship of a religious group, according to their particular traditions. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ...

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Biography

Grew up in Elm Grove, Wisconsin and graduated from Marquette University High School before entering the Jesuits. Elm Grove is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. ... Marquette University High School (or MUHS) is a private, all-male, Roman Catholic school, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu), commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic religious order. ...


Was one of the founding members of the St. Louis Jesuits who popularized a contemporary style of church music set to biblical and other religious texts sung in English as a result of the liturgical reforms initiated by Vatican II. The St. ... Christian music is music created by or adapted for the Christian church. ... The Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, was an Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church opened under Pope John XXIII in 1962 and closed under Pope Paul VI in 1965. ...


He released nine CDs with the St. Louis Jesuits and a 30 year anniversary collection in 2005. Other members of the St. Louis Jesuits were Bob Dufford, Roc O'Connor, John Foley and Tim Manion. He left the Jesuit order in 1986. The St. ... Robert J. Dufford, S. J. (b. ... John Foley, S. J. (b. ...


His compositions are primarily written for liturgical use, particularly in Catholic worship. Some of the more notable include "City of God" (1981), "Only This I Want" (1981), "Blest Be the Lord" (1976), "You Are Near" (1971), "Though the Mountains May Fall" (1975), "Sing a New Song" (1972), "Glory and Praise to Our God" (1976) and "Table of Plenty" (1992). A liturgy is the customary public worship of a religious group, according to their particular traditions. ...


Many Christian artists such as John Michael Talbot and Amy Grant have recorded his compositions. John Michael Talbot is a singer guitarist who is also a monk. ... Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960 in Augusta, Georgia) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her Contemporary Christian Music and pop music, as well as a New York Times Bestselling author, TV personality, and occasional actress. ...


He has also released five solo CDs through his publisher OCP. Oregon Catholic Press (OCP) is a Portland Oregon based non profit company which publishes liturgical music, books, choral collections, hymnals, missals, and support materials for the Catholic Church. ...


In 2006, he wrote the component of a major catechetical program for teachers on the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola and the use of music in prayer. He continues to compose new music, write about spirituality and travels extensively giving concerts and workshops on music and spirituality. The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola is a brief set of meditations, prayers and mental exercises, available in various book formats, designed to be carried out over over a period of 28 to 30 days. ...


In addition to his Jesuit formation, he hold two masters degrees from The Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. He later studied music with the other members of the St. Louis Jesuits under the direction of Kevin Waters at Seattle University. The Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley (JSTB) is one of the member colleges of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. ... The St. ... Centennial Fountain, designed by George Tsutakawa. ...


Schutte presently is Composer-in-Residence at the University of San Francisco. University of San Francisco (USF) is a private Catholic, Jesuit University in San Francisco, California, United States. ...


Recognition

  • Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa, University of Scranton 1980.
  • Doctor of Music, Honoris Causa, Creighton University 2006.
  • Grammy Nomination with The St. Louis Jesuits.
  • Song of the Year 2001, United Catholic Music and Video Association, Here, I Am, Lord.
  • Number One Favorite Hymn poll by readers of The Tablet 2004, I, the Lord of sea and sky/Here I am, Lord.

The University of Scranton is a private, co-educational Jesuit university, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in the northeast region of the state. ... Creighton University is a Jesuit, Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. ... The Tablet is a progressive international Catholic weekly newspaper, published in London, which was founded in 1840 by a Quaker convert to Catholicism, Frederick Lucas, just 11 years before the restoration of the Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales. ...

His music in contemporary Catholic culture

Dan Schutte continues to be one of the most prolific composers of contemporary Catholic liturgical music today. This music continues to have widespread success throughout the English speaking world. Contemporary Catholic liturgical music encompasses a number of styles of music for Catholic liturgy that grew after the reforms of Vatican II. The dominant style in the United States began as a folk-based musical genre, generally acoustic and often slow in tempo but has evolved into a broad range...


Many of Schutte's compositions, often based closely on scripture, are among the favorite worship songs of a whole generation of Catholics, and have undoubtedly played an important part in the spiritual experience of many.


For some years, a number of people have argued that Schutte's music and those of a similar style not to be suitable for use in Catholic liturgies. Some of these people prefer Gregorian chant and the Latin Mass, while others prefer the hymns that were common in the two centuries prior to the 1970s. For other uses, see Latins and Latin (disambiguation). ...


Still, a recent poll conducted by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians among members found that one of Schutte's hymns came in second among "songs that make a difference".[1] In 2004, a similar survey conducted by The Tablet, an international Catholic magazine, reported Dan Schutte's hymn, "Here I Am, Lord" as reader's favorite.[2] Other polls conducted by major Catholic music publishers and copyright license requests show a similar trend that Schutte's music is among some of the most requested by pastoral musicians for Catholic Liturgy.[3] The Tablet is a progressive international Catholic weekly newspaper, published in London, which was founded in 1840 by a Quaker convert to Catholicism, Frederick Lucas, just 11 years before the restoration of the Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales. ...


Discography

  1. Neither Silver nor Gold (1973) St. Louis Jesuits collaboration
  2. Earthen Vessels (1975) St. Louis Jesuit collaboration
  3. A Dwelling Place (1976) St. Louis Jesuit collaboration
  4. Gentle Night (1977) St. Louis Jesuit collaboration
  5. Lord of Light (1981) St. Louis Jesuit collaboration
  6. The Steadfast Love (1985) St. Louis Jesuit collaboration
  7. Let Heaven Rejoice (1997) St. Louis Jesuit collaboration
  8. Lift Up Your Hearts (1996) St. Louis Jesuit collaboration
  9. May We Praise You (1997) St. Louis Jesuit collaboration
  10. Lover of Us All (1989)
  11. Drawn By A Dream (1993)
  12. Always and Everywhere (1997)
  13. Here I Am, Lord: Anthology 1970 - 1985 (2001)
  14. Glory in the Cross (2001)
  15. You Are Near: Music For Quiet Reflection (2003)
  16. Prince of Peace: Music for Advent and Christmas (2004)
  17. Morning Light (2005) St. Louis Jesuit collaboration
  18. All My Days: Instrumental Music for Quiet Reflection (2006)
  19. One Lord of All (2007) St. Louis Jesuits Instrumental collection

See also

The St. ... Marty Haugen, (born December 28, 1950 in Wanamingo, Minnesota), is an American composer of liturgical music for both Roman Catholic and Protestant congregations. ... Jan Michael Joncas (b. ...

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  Results from FactBites:
 
wcr:11/01/1999 -- Dan Schutte: Music reflects images of God (802 words)
Schutte hasn't quite made it to heaven yet, but his influence is apparent in every Catholic church in North America.
Schutte, once one of the well-known St. Louis Jesuits who had a major effect on liturgical music in the 1970s and early '80s, led the archdiocesan music conference Oct. 22-23 at Good Shepherd Church.
Schutte is a native of Milwaukee, Wisc., who is leaving the harsh Midwest winters for the balmier shores of San Francisco.
St. Louis Jesuits: 'I don't think we're rebels at all' | The-Tidings.com (1743 words)
Schutte: In the early days, we were trying to fit in, in a good Ignatian way, into the times.
Schutte: A lot of people, in fact, were not aware of what Scripture had to say until they heard it in our music.
Schutte: Years ago, when we would do workshops, we would always emphasize the need for silence in the liturgy; let the words, the ritual actions of the Mass sink in.
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