For Latter-day Saint composer Michael Hicks, who created a popular medley of ‘As Sisters in Zion’ and ‘We’ll Bring the World His Truth,’ creating music isn’t about impressing people but blessing them.

Music is often said to have healing powers, and music by Johann Sebastian Bach seems to be a particularly effective medicine. Whether we are listening to Bach’s music, or performing it, Bach’s music ...

Hosanna,’ which was shouted on Palm Sunday, means ‘save now.’ It is now also a joyful praise, observes Derrick Porter ...