Music in the Church (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

A practical guide to hymnody, service planning, and parish music leadership.

This concise volume helps clergy, choir directors, and lay leaders shape worship through hymn tunes, congregational singing, and thoughtful music planning. This edition presents a two-fold approach: a clear overview of the history and present practice of church music, followed by practical suggestions tailored to the conditions of today’s average church or parish. It aims to educate lay readers as well as church professionals, drawing on established standards and real-world considerations.

• How to select and balance hymn tunes for worship, with attention to sources, suitability, and musical value.
• Practical guidance on the organ and its stops, tuning, maintenance, and how to support choirs and congregational singing.
• Roles and responsibilities of the organist, choirmaster, vestments, and choir structures in a parish context.
• Historical context and development of Anglican church music, with notes relevant to American practice.

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