About Delvyn Case

Delvyn Case is a professional musician, scholar, educator, speaker, and writer who works on the intersections of music, faith, and theology. He is a composer of contemporary classical music whose works have been performed by over 80 orchestras around the world. His most recent research project explores the ways Jesus has appeared in secular pop music.

All Posts by Delvyn

A Magnificat We Might Not Want to Hear

Join me on a musical exploration of Mary’s great song of praise.... read more

Handel’s Messiah and the Secret of Advent

Handel's masterwork isn't just great music. It can also help us grow... read more

Darkness and Mystery: A New Advent Anthem

Doom. Darkness. Tyranny. Misery. Ransom. Exile. Gloomy clouds. Dark shadows. The grave.... read more

A Response to a Recent Ponder Anew Post

As professional musician and scholar, I'd like to address some of the... read more

Psalm 150 Like You've Never Heard it Before

Sometimes our desire to praise is simply too great for words... I... read more

Rock of Ages: Jesus in Secular Pop Music,...

From “Jesus Walks” to "Dropkick Me, Jesus," popular musicians in every genre... read more

The 100-Year-Old Song that Gives Me Hope for...

If we listen carefully, Scott Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag” has much to... read more

The Problem With "Ebony and Ivory"

Christians should look elsewhere for a more powerful and timely musical metaphor... read more

Why White Christians Need Hip-Hop

Avoiding hip-hop lets us white Christians ignore the people and the places... read more

The Hole in the Heart of Sacred Music,...

This is the second part of an article about the value... read more

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