Download the PDF for printing and distribution (click here) New Mexico Freemason May 2024 ∴ Volume 2024 ∴ Issue 1 In this issue: Opening Doors in 24 Lodge, check; Youth, check; Community, GO! Planning for the Long Game Lincoln Lodge 2024 2024 Grand Lodge is ACTIVE Sacred Band of Friends and Brothers Rock Star […]
Rock Star and Freemason Worshipful Brother Rick Wakeman of “Yes” and Chelsea Lodge No. 3098. By: Bert DaltonGrand Musician Recently, a picture of rock legend Rick Wakeman in Masonic regalia caught my attention. Here is a brilliant musician who has had an unbelievable roller coaster rock star life and is still touring at age 75.
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Download the PDF for printing and distribution (click here) New Mexico Freemason March 2024 ∴ Volume 2023 ∴ Issue 12 In this issue: Our Opportunities in Masonry 2023’s Lessons Lead to 2024 Wins Building Beyond Ourselves 2024 Grand Lodge Program Music for Your Lodge Our Next Chapter Is Together 2024 ANCOM Is Knocking on
Music for Your Lodge Sing and Play to Provide a More Complete Experience. By: Bert DaltonGrand Musician I recently participated in a Master Mason degree in a really good lodge. The degree was going very well until we reached the Dirge in the second section. In this lodge, the brethren marched around silently while the
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Download the PDF for printing and distribution (click here) New Mexico Freemason February 2024 ∴ Volume 2023 ∴ Issue 11 In this issue: 2024 Is Active and Started! Pleyel’s Hymn Lyrics Just a Month Away! Dona Ana Bringing Light and Fraternity Happy Year of the Dragon! Brother Across Time and Jurisdiction Jobs’ is On
Pleyel’s Hymn Lyrics The Only Prescribed Music in Our Ritual. By: Bert DaltonGrand Musician The Lyrics of “Solemn Strikes the Funeral Chime” were written by Bro. David Vinton, 1774-1883, a silversmith, merchant, and itinerant Masonic lecturer. He was born in Bedford, Massachusetts, apprenticed in Boston, and moved to Providence, Rhode Island, where he opened a
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Download the PDF for printing and distribution (click here) New Mexico Freemason January 2024 ∴ Volume 2023 ∴ Issue 10 In this issue: Monitoring the Work Reflections of the Junior Grand Deacon Pleyel’s Hymn Memorization Mechanics 2024 Announcement Prudent and Prosperous in 2024 It was … A Memorable Event The Mystery of Memory The
Pleyel’s Hymn The Only Prescribed Music in Our Ritual. By: Bert DaltonGrand Musician I’ve been curious about the only piece of music used in New Mexico lodges, which is the dirge in the third degree. Where did it come from? Why this particular piece? And, how did it come to be adopted by the Fraternity?
Download the PDF for printing and distribution (click here) New Mexico Freemason December 2023 ∴ Volume 2023 ∴ Issue 9 In this issue: ‘Tis the Season Best Work to Best Agree United in the Idea of Innocence and Joy The Northwest Corner is Active! Installations and Opportunities 2024 ANNCOM New Year New Challenges A
United in the Idea of Innocence and Joy Music in Masonic Ceremonies By: Bert DaltonGrand Musician It is a great honor, very humbling, and a pleasant surprise to be asked to return to the office of Grand Musician. There are many moments in Lodge meetings where music is appropriate. We hope to encourage more use
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