In January 2023, I had the unique opportunity to sit down with Lloyd Kauffman for an insightful interview. Our discussion covers Lloyd's multifaceted life, shedding light on his musical endeavors starting from childhood and providing valuable perspectives on the present-day musical landscape within the Anabaptist community.

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Thank you to the following that have donated:

1. Chad B.

Intro soundtrack from Sacred Heritage II. Used by Permission.
Support Lloyd by purchasing or commissioning music from Lilly Chapel Press: https://lillychapelpress.com/

Production Assistant: Ben Glick
Recording Space: https://www.westfieldeggfarm.com/
Lighting and other gear generously donated by: https://www.shadboost.com/ and https://www.visualoremedia.com/

Groups and Organizations Mentioned in the Interview

Shenandoah Christian Music Camp: https://www.musiccamp.info/
Hope Singers: https://hopesingers.com/
Cantate Dominio Ensemble: https://www.cantatedomino.net/

00:00 Introduction
01:49 Lloyd’s Earliest Musical Memories
03:34 Birthplace – Pigeon, Michigan; Childhood
09:07 Singing as a Child
10:39 Hymnals of the Mennonite Church
11:26 Yuriy: “What makes a new hymnal necessary?”
15:05 Singing Influences from School
17:47 Singing Handel’s Messiah and Singing Teachers
21:13 Meeting Mary; Marriage
25:46 Mary’s Supportive Role
27:58 Early Choir Tours
33:32 Notable Tour Memories
38:56 “Holy Hush” in Hertzberg
44:15 Music Trends of Today
51:39 Part-Singing in Non-Mennonite Contexts
55:30 Part-Singing = Engagement
58:07 Thoughts on the Role of Music in the Life of a Christian
01:00:56 Advice Regarding Higher Education in Music
01:08:13 Involvement with Other Groups
01:08:52 Shenandoah Christian Music Camp
01:14:08 Hope Singers
01:18:06 Cantate Domino Ensemble
01:21:11 Life for Lloyd and Mary as of 2023
01:26:02 Credits