A celebration of music and community action: a webinar with Vincent Sheehan

Vincent Sheehan describes himself as a classical music analyst, writer of weird rock songs, Church of England priest and teacher. Growing up in a musical family, Vincent was immersed in an eclectic array of music from an early age learning to play the violin at primary school in Hertfordshire and being taught to play the guitar by his guitarist Dad. Music was always going to play a major part throughout his life. Vincent studied music at Liverpool University, trained to be a music teacher at Middlesex University, trained to be a priest (Church of England) and gained a theology degree at St Mellitus College. Vincent is now a Primary School teacher at Freezywater St. George’s and Associate Vicar at St Peter’s Grange Park.

In this Podcast we will explore three particular songs played through guitar and violin that has influenced Vincent Sheehan’s life thus far. We will also explore what philosophers have said about music and how important it is in our everyday life, having major influences in the direction of our life and the decisions we make both consciously and unconsciously.

Music is and originates from a unique sort of science. As such, it intertwines with our everyday lives and shapes us. Whether it is in a public place or the comfort of our homes, music makes a difference. Without it, influential German philosopher Nietzsche said, “life would be a mistake”. Plato once said “music is a moral law. it gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.”