Sacred Sounds: A Compassionate Listening Guide to Musical Worship was an interdisciplinary exhibition curated by undergraduate Maddie Blonquist. The project investigated the musical sounds used in worship in the three Abrahamic religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Visitors listened to an audio guide, watched a documentary, marveled at art installations and read examples of prayers, all with the intent of improving interfaith relations on campus and in the community.
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SACRED SOUNDS IN THE NEWS
Sound in Judaism, Christianity and Islam Worship Explored in BYU Library Exhibit | Daily Herald, 12.3.17
This New BYU Student Group Seeks Interfaith Understanding | Deseret News, 1.26.18
Why Interfaith Programming Matters at Religious Schools like BYU | Deseret News, 2.1.18
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MADDIE BLONQUIST - Curator
“This university has made possible my dream of creating experiences that change people. Not only have I been equipped to make a difference in the community and contribute to the world around me, but studying music and the humanities has really helped me cultivate a sense of empathy. I don’t think education just leaves you trained, it leads you closer to becoming that much more like Heavenly Father. BYU has facilitated all of that for me.”
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BRANDON BOULTON - Artist
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PETER TOTTEN - Documentarian
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CARLIE BROOKS - Designer
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LUCAS JONES - Co-curator
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JEREMY GRIMSHAW - Faculty Mentor
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JEFF SHEETS - Faculty Mentor
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