Second, such exchange broadens the application of scientific knowledge to
meet challenges faced throughout the globe, some of which are now, or will in the future be, a priority for the United States.
Among the various longer - range
challenges facing church music in the «90s, four seem to be occupying center stage: the
challenge of providing church musicians in sufficient numbers to
meet the needs of parishes
throughout the land in almost every denomination; the continued search for musical roots in many denominations; the ongoing debate between those advocating the worship and musical tradition of the church catholic and those advocating a variety of trendy fads; and the impact of pragmatism and consumerism in determining worship practice and musical style and substance.