For those who keep up and read my blog, things may seem kind of slow lately. But I want to assure you they are not so! I have been extremely busy with church and an organization that that I have been working with.Church has been good! Planning Lent has taken up a lot of time... Continue Reading →
Update and Equipment
I have been spending much more time sitting at my piano, working on music and couldn't be happier. As of today 77 likes on my Facebook page, 30 views on my Youtube channel, and over 1500 views of my blog. Thank you so much!I wanted to take the time to give you information about the... Continue Reading →
January 11, 2014
Welcome to 2014!! I'm praying that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I did. I spent the season with my partner and our families. Wonderful times!!Question... Did you make a New Years resolution? If you have in the past you made a resolution, have you been able to keep it? Years ago I tried to... Continue Reading →
News…
Well, a lot is going on lately. A new Facebook page has been created, YouTube account has been updated, other resources are being compiled, graphics are being generated, etc..I have decided to begin building the name Ryan LeJeune Music. Of course, I'm just a church pianist, but looking to expand my comfort areas. I hope... Continue Reading →
Christmas With A Piano
Christmas With A Piano, exactly where the title came from... Im not sure. However what sparked my interest in the idea was playing for the New Orleans Pride AIDS Awareness & Winter Wonderland event. I found this arrangement by Felix Bernard & Dick Smith and began working my own touches into it. This was the... Continue Reading →
AIDS Awareness Pageant & Winter Wonderland Event
Tonight I had the honor of playing for New Orleans Pride AIDS Awareness Pageant & Winter Wonderland Event. The event was held at Mags 940 with a great turnout. There was even a blue spot light that was positioned over the baby grand piano for me. I truly had a great time playing for the... Continue Reading →
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Today was our first worship service in our new home. 6200 St. Charles Ave, yes, you read it right. St. Charles Ave. God is good!!!!!The service, being the first one, was a little rocky. Some technical difficulties, which were expected and planned for. The acoustics in the new building are AMAZING!! The congregation and choir... Continue Reading →
Monday, November 25, 2013
Well… its Monday. Move Day. I scheduled a moving truck for 8am. Around 6am, I couldn't sleep anymore. Thinking about the move, the great times ahead, the amazing space we are moving from, moving to, and all the emotions and hard work that has gone in recently.The truck was picked up at 7:30am. I was too... Continue Reading →
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Today was MCC's last 5pm service at 1333 S. Carrollton Ave. I have been attending this church for 3+ years. This building (1333 S. Carrollton) was where I found MCC New Orleans. As I think about the move there are feelings of happiness and sadness. Before service the leadership gathered for a brief moment to reflect on... Continue Reading →
Welcome
Welcome to my new blog. This blog will contain events that I will be playing or involved in.Stay tuned for upcoming events and details.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Today was my last Sunday as Interim Music Director for Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ. WOW! What an experience, I'm blown away by the way God works in our lives, blessing, gifts and talents given, and by the overall goodness and love bestowed to us. I sit here in the sanctuary crying, for many reasons...... Continue Reading →
Sunday, November 10, 2013
As most of you know I took on a new contract to become the Interim Music Director of Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ in September. It has been an amazing journey working with a new pastor, new choir and a new congregation. I have truly come to enjoy working with these individuals. My full... Continue Reading →
Good book
I just finished reading a book titled "Coming Out To Ourselves" by Rev. Jerry Troyer. I want to recommend this book to everyone. Having experienced a lot of religious turmoil and other difficult times in life this book has and is helping me sort through past and present issues in my own life. Coming out... Continue Reading →
New Opportunity… true this time
If anyone has kept up with my blog you remember me being asked to play for a United Church of Christ in New Orleans, due to the music director leaving, that fell through.. However I did receive a call two weeks ago stating things had changed, he was leaving again... I was hesitant, I didn't... Continue Reading →
St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church, Sunday, August 11, 2013
So, my pastor and I decided to attend St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church. Not sure how many people know any history about me, be Baptist Churches and I really don't get along... Enough of that. The pianist/organist is a good friend of mine, but have never heard him play, so we decided to attend. We were... Continue Reading →
Trinity Episcopal Church New Orleans, Sunday, August 4, 2013
Wow, so much has changed..Let's begin...Two weeks ago I attended Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans. The sanctuary was astounding! The organ was roaring, rattling the stain glass windows. I knew this was going to be good, but had no idea what was about to happen. The choir begin to enter in and singing in... Continue Reading →
New Opportunity
There have been some talks, but.. I may have a new opportunity coming soon. A church in the New Orleans area has asked if I would be interested in doing an Interim Music Director position. The task would be to overhaul the current music department, bring in new music, singers, and musicians to prepare them... Continue Reading →
Check it out!!
MCC New Orleans Newsletter "Spotlight on Ministry" features a short segment on my ministry with the MCC New Orleans Music Department. Myself:Follow me on Twitter @RyanLeeLeJeuneFacebook.com/RyanLeeLeJeuneBBM Channel: C0001B7C6MCC New Orleans:Follow our Church @MCCNewOrleansFollow our Music Department @MCCofNOMusicFacebook.com/MCCNewOrleans
Technology
So... I'm a loyal BlackBerry fan, for those who don't know... If your using a new BlackBerry Z10 or Q10 or have a BlackBerry PlayBook check out my app. It has updates as seen on my Blog and connected to my YouTube channel. Search for Ryan Lee LeJeune and you should find it!! Also, if your a BBM... Continue Reading →
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013Large Non-Denominational ChurchNew Orleans, LA I decided to attend this church due to the size, I am becoming more interested in the musical styles of the large churches and what better way to experience the ones in the area…Upon entering I could tell it was more of a production, than church (nothing... Continue Reading →
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