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The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship
John D. Witvliet
A brief but comprehensive survey of key theological themes, practical guidelines, and published resources related to the use of the Psalms in worship.
Item 776
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Choosing Contemporary Music: Seasonal, Topical, Lectionary Indexes
Terri Bocklund McLean
Organized by the three-year lectionary, with addition indexes by season and topic; keyed to ten current hymnals and songbooks
Item 605
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Church Music and the Christian Faith
Erik Routley
A classic wide-ranging study, full of insight and information.
Item 396
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The Church Musician, revised edition
Paul Westermeyer
An updated and expanded version, this interdisciplinary study of worship, music, and theology is essential reading for all church musicians.
Item 125
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Free Harmonizations of Hymn Tunes by 50 American Composers (Vol. I)
D. DeWitt Wasson, ed.
Outstanding examples of free harmonizations from many different composers.
Item 501
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Free Harmonizations of Hymn Tunes by 50 American Composers (Vol. II)
More examples of free harmonizations.
Item 502
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A Handbook of Church Music
ed. Carl Halter, Carl Schalk
Essays from a Lutheran perspective on issues of interest to all church musicians and clergy.
Item 394
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Handbook for Creative Church Musicians: A Practical Guide to Composition and Arranging
Harold Owen
A “how-to” volume is for church musicians who wish to create special music for choirs, instruments, or congregations.
Item 553
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The Heart of the Matter: Church Music as Praise, Prayer, Proclamation, Story and Gift
Paul Westermeyer
Moves beyond the “how” of music to consider the “what and why”.
Item 558
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How We Seek God Together: Exploring Worship Style
Linda J. Clark, Joanne Swenson and Mark Stamm; Foreword by Don E. Saliers
Book and video based on the study of three congregations with distinct and well-done worship styles.
Item 540
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Hymn Improvisation
Michele Johns
A guide to the technique of hymn improvisation for organists.
Item 507
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I Don’t Like That Music
Robert H. Mitchell
This book focuses on our attitudes concerning the church music of our day. Speaks to advocates of both the old and new and challenges churches to enter into a variety of kinds of worship.
Item 108
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Joyful Noise: A Guide to Music in the Church for Pastors and Musicians
William S. Smith
A survey of a wide range of philosophical and practical topics regarding church music, with special attention to congregational song.
Item 760
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Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal
Donald P. Hustad
An updated, reorganized, and enlarged edition of Jubilate. Divided into three main sections: General Considerations, History of Music in Christian Worship, and Practical Applications for the 21st century.
Item 113
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Let the People Sing!
David M. Cherwien
A keyboardist’s creative and practical guide to engaging God’s people in meaningful song.
Item 433
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Manual on Hymn Playing
David Heller
A handbook to help organists develop and sustain good congregational singing.
Item 148
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The Message in the Music: Studying Contemporary Praise and Worship
ed. Robert Woods and Brian Walrath
10 essays from a variety of disciplines offering both positive and negative appraisals of the history and influence of contemporary Christian music.
Item 792
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The Ministry of Music in the Black Church
Wendell Mapson, Jr.
Explores the heritage of African-American music, evaluates the theological relevance of today’s music, and suggests how music enhances worship.
Item 136
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Music Leadership in the Church
Erik Routley
Lectures given at American seminaries in the mid-1960s, filled with Routley’s timeless verve and insight. Foreword and study guide by Carlton R. Young.
Item 389
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Music in Churches: Nourishing Your Congregation’s Musical Life
Linda J. Clark
A valuable guide to the role and power of music to express and form faith.
Item 169
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New Harmonies: Choosing Contemporary Music for Worship
New Harmonies: Choosing Contemporary Music for Worship Terri Bocklund McLean
Offers a complete theory, system, and practical steps for choosing contemporary worship music (includes CD of examples)
Item 541
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The Organist and Hymn Playing
Austin C. Lovelace
A step-by-step analysis of the specific techniques required for good hymn playing.
Item 106
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Rise, O Church: Reflections on the Church, Its Ministry, and Empire
Paul Westermeyer
Examines the influences on worship that come from outside the church.
Item 786
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Singing: A Mennonite Voice
Marlene Kropf & Kenneth Nafziger; Foreword by John L. Bell
Stories and reflections gathered from hundreds of Mennonite worshipers throughout North America. Choose book or CD from the drop-down list.
Item 537

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Teaching Music in Small Churches
Marilyn Keiser
A practical guide for teaching music to congregations of any size.
Item 124
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The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada
Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond
3400 Brook Road
Richmond VA 23227-4536 Phone: (800) THE HYMN
FAX: (804) 355-9208
e-mail: office@thehymnsociety.org