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Part-memoir and part-love letter, this is a lighthearted, intimate look at the world of handbells and the ringers who geek out over them. From the first story of the unlikely way the author discovered this unique art to the satisfying to-be-continued conclusion, funny and heart-tugging stories take us on a journey through adventures and emotions of the handbell world, and the life lessons learned along the way.
Playing My Heart Out (One Ringer's Passion for Handbells) Hillary B. Marotta
This book is meant to be a bridge connecting Sunday's worship to the following week's daily life and work by means of words that sound and shape a Christ-like worldview. After an overarching introduction that creates the environment for all that follows, the book is divided into six sections: Prayers, Blessings, Child Dedication, Litanies, Benedictions, and Poetry. Each section includes its own introduction as well as illustrative examples that can be used in worship.
Let Our Words Become Flesh by Terry W. York
For over forty years, David W. Music studied, taught, researched, and published numerous books, articles, and musical compositions for use in the church. In this book, fellow experts in the field pay homage to the gift of Music with contributions on congregational song, the work of the Christian musician, historical studies, and the life and work of David Music himself. Church music is richer today due to scholars such as those represented in this volume, and students and scholars alike will appreciate these essays for the information they reveal and the discussions they initiate.
The Gift of Music (Essays on Church Music and Hymnology)
This fun, pocket-sized book is full of tips, inspiration, and humor! The alternate titles for the book will have you in stitches, and the student comments are both heartwarming and hilarious! Compiled over years of classroom and rehearsal experiences of Roger Emerson and his friends as well as wisdom he learned from choral masters, this charming book will make a great gift for your favorite music teacher or director!
Choralisms (Things I Learned from The Choral Masters and Friends) Roger Emerson
"I believe that human nature also sometimes gets in the way of achieving vibrant congregational song in some of our churches. This small volume addresses many aspects of that issue. For the reader who is committed to improving the situation in their parish, and who has the support of the entire parish staff, it is intended to lay out a blueprint for achieving that end." —From the Introduction
The People Sing (A Blueprint for Developing Vibrant Congregational Song) Robert J. Batastini
Written in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic while experiencing virtual liturgies, this book's intent is to help the faithful reflect upon their participation at Mass and deepen their understanding of why we gather for worship. Ideal for study groups, liturgical ministers, faith formation classes, or any gathering of parishioners, Klima walks us through the Mass and offers questions for self or group reflection. Insight are offered on how to hear, experience and reflect upon the texts of the liturgy.
Participation of the Heart (Deeper Engagement in the Mass) by Vicki Klima
Can older singers learn new techniques to help them sing in a healthier way? This excellent book proves that the aging can improve their singing through the use of warm-ups and stronger vocal techniques. Chapters focus on posture, breath support, intonation, blend, greater expressivity, and tone. A timely and valuable resource!
Rejuvenating Senior Voices by Michael Kemp
These devotions offer clergy, pastoral ministers, congregations, families, and individuals a collection of prayer services, Scripture passages, other texts, and music to mourn the death – and celebrate the life – of the deceased. While many of the services are framed in the structure of Western liturgical traditions, the collection is truly ecumenical. The material within may be used in conjunction with a congregation's or denomination's principal worship resource or as an alternative to established liturgies. With adaptation, this resource can be used at interfaith memorials as well as with those who have no affiliation with a faith tradition.
Amen. Alleluia! (A Resource for Praying Farewell)
Writing prompts are a means for writers to concentrate on and explore particular topics or themes with the intent of encouraging writers to write thoughtfully and creatively, even in times of writer's block or periods in which personal inspiration seems to be lagging. However, no collection of these prompts for writers in the religious, scriptural, spiritual, or liturgical fields has been available. This book was created for these writers. It uses the scriptures and rhythms of the church's lectionaries (Roman Catholic and Revised Common) to open new and creative writing approaches. For anyone who writes religious, spiritual, scriptural, or liturgical texts of any sort, it will be a valuable resource.
The Pen of a Nimble Scribe (Writing Prompts for the Church Year) Alan J. Hommerding
Here's an invaluable resource for anyone who works with children's and youth choirs in sacred spaces! This guidebook, written by leading church musicians with decades of experience with young voices, equips you to create and energize choral programs in your local church or community. Featuring topics such as recruiting and organizing a children's music ministry, planning and leading effective rehearsals, and developing healthy singing tone and technique, the material in this manual inspires directors to rise to their full potential. Recognizing that faith and life for young people often start with music, this resource offers ideas to nurture both the spiritual and musical gifts of children and youth. A must-have book for the choir directors and volunteer leaders in your music ministry.
Start Singing! (A Faith-Based Guide for Children's Choir and Youth Choir Directors) ed. Katie Houts
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This exceptional resource book is the perfect companion to the best-selling Restore Our Song. With input from church musicians coast to coast, this book provides a wealth of tools, tips, ideas, and downloadable components to truly rebuild your choir and music program while renewing those who participate in it. Chapters include The Choir as Community; The Productive Rehearsal; Recruit, Rebuild and "Youth-anize"; Choir Devotionals and more.
Rebuild and Renew (A 12-Step Program to Fire Up Your Choir!) by Patti Drennan
A well-known and respected authority on hymnody for more than forty years, this third edition builds on its predecessors' scholarship and enhances it with recent developments. New to this edition is a focus on the theology of hymn texts and their music as they form Christians in prayer. More than 150 congregational songs from the treasures of Western hymnody, recent contemporary Christian repertoire, and the global church are analyzed in depth. This book will help everyone sing with both spirit and understanding!
Sing with Understanding (Third Edition) by C. Michael Hawn
This lively, sometimes humorous and often moving account of the musical life of both the English cathedral and the university chapel will be a pleasure for all to read. Drawn from Sarah's monthly essays created for The American Organist, it features an introduction by John Rutter who notes, "With an insider's knowledge but an outsider's perspective, she lifts the lid on a choral tradition which is admired worldwide but mysterious in its inner workings to most of those not involved in it." Canadian-born organist and conductor Sarah MacDonald is Fellow and Director of Music at Selwyn College, Cambridge; University Organist; and Director of Ely Cathedral Girls' Choir. She is the first woman to hold such a post in an Oxbridge Chapel. 428pp.
Cathedrals, Chapels, Organs, Choirs (A Personal View) by Sarah MacDonald