The Alternative Service Book Psalter and Canticles: Set to Anglican Chants

Taylor, Cyril

Dakers, Lionel

HarperCollins, Publishers

Lionel Dakers's New Church Anthem Book was hailed on its publication in late 1992 as a milestone. Now Dakers has prepared a practical guide which provides invaluable information about each of the 100 anthems in that book. For each title there is a paragraph--a "program note"--designed to inform and help worship leaders and congregations. This is followed by practical advice for choir directors, singers, and organists in preparing the music. The anthems covered comprise favorites from Tudor times to the present, and worthwhile lesser-known anthems, and the handbook thus can be used to find repertory and to prepare it for performance.

The Church Anthem Handbook: A Companion to the One Hundred Anthems in The New Church Anthem Book

Arts & Photography

Music

Oxford University Press Music

Ranging from the medieval period to the present day, this is a brief history of church music as it has developed through the English tradition. Described as a quick journey, it provides a broad historical survey rather than an in-depth study of the subject, and also predicts likely future trends.

Short History of English Church Music

Routley, Erik

Routley, Eric

Religion & Spirituality

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

In this third edition - fully revised to cover recent trends in hymnody - the author sets out a comprehensive guide for clergy, organists nd choirtrainers seeking to achieve both a smooth working relationship and a high musical standard within the limitations of their local situation.

Parish Music: A working guide for clergy and organists

Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd

Places Where They Sing: Memoirs of a Church Musician

Biographies & Memoirs

Morehouse Group

Warm and sincere autobiography of one of the most widely-travelled church musicians of our time, from his early years at Rochester Cathedral Choir School, culminating with sixteen years as Director of the Royal School of Church Music.

<p>Sirice Old Testament times, vocal music has been integral to worship, yet music is not an end in itself: its purpose is to enrich the words we use in worship - the Psalms and other biblical texts, the liturgy, hymns, the prayers of the Church from ancient times to the present day. All human language fails to encompass what we know about God, yet Awn-chosen music can transform even our faltering expressions of faith or longing and it is often through good tunes that the words of hymns lodge in mind and heart, becoming a hidden yet constant source of spiritual nurture.Thc power of music is such that when poorly chosen or badly performed, it can just as easily can detract from or even destroy an act of worship. Beauty Beyond Words demonstrates through many practical examples how music can be used to enrich worship. A survey of the best hymn tunes, anthems and psalm settings guides the church musician or worship leader through the enormous - and very mixed - range of music on offer today. Helpful performance notes will be of particular relevance to singers and music directors. This valuable book will enhance the skills and build the confidence of all church musicians and singers and will be especially welcomed by those who hold the responsibility of creating services which are honouring to God and uplifting for everyone concerned.</p>

Beauty Beyond Words: Enriching Worship through Music

Canterbury Press Norwich

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