The Grand Lodge of Ohio Museum is currently endeavoring to create an exhibit on Masonic music – especially music used by Ohio Lodges. The exhibit will debut during Ohio Masonic Home Day Sunday, June 8, 2015. To assist in this effort, Lodges are requested to search their archives, vaults and desk drawers to see if relics of their Masonic musical past may still exist.
Though few Lodges sing today, singing was once popular for men in Lodge and in other parts of the community. The proceedings of the Grand Lodge reveal that Robert Burns’ Masonic Adieu was sung at the close of each Grand Lodge annual communication from 1853 to 1869.
Interestingly, some tradition-minded Ohio Lodges are bringing back communal singing either during meals or to open or close their meetings. Remember, it is by the power of music that mankind may touch the tender most chords of human existence.
Lodges or Brethren wishing to share examples of their Masonic music through
this exhibit should contact Chad Simpson, csimpson@freemason.com or
800-292-6092.
