Music-Religious-Christian

Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Praise Hits fills the need for contemporary Christian music to be used as supplementary pieces for students. Soon after beginning piano study, students can play attractive versions of the best-known worship music of today. This book is a compilation of...

Our contemporary culture is communicating ever-increasingly through the visual, through film, and through music. This makes it ever more urgent for theologians to explore the resources of art for enriching our understanding and experience of the Judeo-Christian tradition. Annunciations: Sacred Music for the twenty-First...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The book examines from various viewpoints Britten's War Requiem, written in 1962 to celebrate the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral and uniting the famous anti-war poetry of Wilfred Owen with the Latin Requiem Mass. Britten's and Owen's pacifist beliefs are compared, and the...

Although the choral arrangements of the African-American spirituals constitute the largest group of folk song arrangements in western literature, they have received little scholarly attention. This book provides the needed historical and stylistic information about the spirituals and the arrangements. It traces the history...

Get in the Christmas spirit with this unique collection of the most beloved Christmas carols, from the warmly nostalgic to the majestically solemn and uplifting.The book features one carol for each day from December first to Christmas Eve and presents both the lyrics and...

As winging through fog fear vanished in the bright light of morning's true sky The aging process can be a confusing time that leads many of us to wonder about the meaning and purpose of our existence as we move forward into later-life. The...

As winging through fog fear vanished in the bright light of morning's true sky The aging process can be a confusing time that leads many of us to wonder about the meaning and purpose of our existence as we move forward into later-life. The...

This collection of ten essays constitutes the proceedings of a two-day conference held at Harvard in October 2007. The conference focused on three medieval manuscripts of Ambrosian chant owned by Houghton Library. The Ambrosian liturgy and its music, practiced in and around medieval Milan,...

Examines in detail the contexts of Brahms's masterpiece and demonstrates that, contrary to recent consensus, it was performed and received as an inherently Christian work during the composer's life. Despite its entirely biblical text, Brahms's long-beloved A German Requiem is now widely considered a...

Graham Kendrick takes readers behind the songs and into the inspiration which created them. At the age of 15 Kendrick dreamed of becoming a songwriter. Since that time his songs have become the soundtrack for the spiritual journeys of millions. Through the window of...

How does the entrance song of the Mass function within the Roman Rite? What can it express theologically? What should Roman Catholics sing at the beginning of Mass? In this groundbreaking study, Jason McFarland answers these and other important questions by exploring the history...

The book examines from various viewpoints Britten's War Requiem, written in 1962 to celebrate the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral and uniting the famous anti-war poetry of Wilfred Owen with the Latin Requiem Mass. Britten's and Owen's pacifist beliefs are compared, and the...

Estonian composer Arvo P舐t is a unique voice in today's music. Using a tonal idiom based on a mixture of scales and triads, P舐t created a style called "tintinnabuli." In this first full-length study, Paul Hillier draws on his own considerable experience working with...

Spirituals were an intrinsic part of the African-American plantation life and were sung at all important occasions and events. This volume is the first index of African-American spirituals to be published in more than half a century and will be an important research tool...

Questions of authorship are central to the late thirteenth-century motet repertoire represented by the seventh section or fascicle of the Montpellier Codex (Montpellier, Biblioth鑷ue interuniversitaire, Section de m馘ecine, H. 196, hereafter Mo). Mo does not explicitly attribute any of its compositions, but theoretical sources...

Worship leaders, vocalists and every member of the body of Christ; You are a singer! You are called to sing the new song to the Lord. This is what you were born for. All throughout scripture we see the biblical command to sing to...

(Guitar Educational). The Hal Leonard Christian Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play guitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide uses well-known praise and worship songs to teach you the basics of guitar style and technique. The accompanying audio features all...

(Shawnee Press). Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915) was one of the most prolific gospel writers of the 19th century, penning over 8,000 hymn texts. This collection features her most beloved and enduring hymns of faith, artfully arranged by Cindy Berry. From the gentle moments in...

From joyous gospel to deeply felt blues, this wonderful collection contains vintage songs sung and played through the years by black Americans -- at work, in church, and for pure entertainment. Included are spirituals, blues, work songs, and a variety of social and dance...

A prayerful collection of the best-loved, traditional Holy Hour hymns (plus a few contemporary adoration songs) all with fresh new arrangements and a bit of Irish touch. Rich vocal harmonies from the Flynn Family, with gentle accompaniment from piano, guitar, flute, harp, violin, Irish...

In the mid-1950s, Songwriter and World War II Veteran John Redmond set out to teach children their catechism using catchy contemporary tunes. Those efforts resulted in two albums: Seven Songs on the Seven Sacraments with The Ten Commandments Song for Little Children, and Twelve...

Christ's Own Forever is a unique resource developed with the varying needs of Episcopal communities of all sizes in mind. Flexible session plans are ideal for both one-on-one conversations with parents or meetings that include several families together.This interactive journal is designed to first...

This deluxe gift edition of the 1946 Book of Common Worship features black bonded leather, gilded page edges, and ribbon markers.Author: Westminster John Knox PressISBN-10: 0664243320ISBN-13: 9780664243326Publisher: Westminster John Knox PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1978Pages: 408Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 7.96h x 5.02w x 1.00d

A classic and indispensable resource for public worship and private devotion that speaks to people across a range of traditions - both within and beyond the church. Composed in response to the desire for worship language of worship that's inclusive of women's experience yet...

Author: Rachel CulverISBN-10: 1664248919ISBN-13: 9781664248915Publisher: WestBow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2021Pages: 196Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

The Celebrated Christmas Duets series features arrangements of sacred carols and secular songs that are favorites of piano students at all levels. New and exciting harmonies and rhythms create satisfying musical experiences, and careful balancing of the primo and secondo parts gives both performers...

Beginnings in Ritual Studies lays the groundwork for the interdisciplinary study of ritual by broadening the conception of it and articulating its connections to a wide range of cultural activities. Accessible to scholars and students, Beginnings addresses such fundamental issues as definitions, types, and...

The purity and simplicity of Gregorian chant is what fed the musical and liturgical life of Christianity for more than a millennium before there were any Protestants. But after the reforms of the Vatican II councils in the 1960s, chant went into disuse. Gregorian...

This expanded edition of the official Burial Services of the Episcopal Church contains the newly authorized prayers and rites for the burial of a child. This edition is specifically intended for leaders of public worship.Author: Church PublishingISBN-10: 0898694817ISBN-13: 9780898694819Publisher: Church PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2005Pages: 150Format:...

Millions of Christians worldwide follow the liturgical Christian calendar in their worship services and in their own personal devotions. The seasons of the Christian year connect believers of diverse backgrounds and offer the sense of unity Jesus desired.Robert Webber believes that we can get...

Author: James F. EngelISBN-10: 0570013348ISBN-13: 9780570013341Publisher: Concordia Publishing HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1986Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.16h x 5.52w x 0.18d

(Piano Collection). This unique piano solo collection contains 18 carols arranged in the style of the classical masters. Includes: Away in a Manger (Rachmaninoff) * Deck the Hall (Beethoven) * Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Haydn) * Joy to the World (Handel) * O...

The heart of a mom is wrapped up in the people she loves -- her children, her husband, her co-workers, her friends. She wants to give them the very best of herself, but sometimes her busy schedule gets in the way of the most...

The Christian life can be a challenge at times. In our fast-paced world, it is often easy to get ahead of God's perfect timing for our lives. Whether you are single, married, or a Christian struggling in your walk with Christ, Blended Heart: Two...

Rev. Moffett through careful editing and assemblage of the sheet music in this Hymnal has preserved many of the traditional historic favorites vocals and musicals of the Great Christian Church and Religion. Compared to many of contemporary modern Christian Musical scores that lean toward...

Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Popular Hits, Level 5 offers Broadway, pop, and movie music arrangements to be used as supplementary pieces for students. Soon after beginning piano study, students can play attractive versions of favorite classics, as well as the best-known popular music of...

Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Popular Hits offers Broadway, pop, and movie music arrangements to be used as supplementary pieces for students. Soon after beginning piano study, students can play attractive versions of favorite classics, as well as the best-known popular music of today. This...

In Carols with Classics, Tom Fettke skillfully merges beloved Christmas carols with favorite classical works by master composers. Titles: Away in a Manger with Brahms' Lullaby (Wiegenlied: Guten Abend, gute Nacht) * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear with Liebestr ume * Joy to...

Find Your Way to Greater Closeness with GodJeff Deyo invites you into a conversation about worship in a book that was written for anyone seeking to experience the Lord in a deeper way.Does God's presence seem distant? Do you have a friend who has...

A perfect example of the young Britten's masterful vocal writing in a Christmas choral suite destined to become a major repertoire work. Titles: Christ's Nativity * Sweet was the Song * Preparations * New Price * New Pomp and Carol of King Cnut.Author: Benjamin...

The most famous musicians of early modern Milan were its cloistered nuns, despite the efforts of church officials to limit their musical lives. This book details the cultural context, religious traditions, musical styles, and personal meaning of the music written by and for them...

Play and sing the music of today's top Christian artists with easy piano arrangements of 20 hit songs. Due to their popularity and playability on piano, they rank among the top-selling sheet music titles in their genre. For practice, performance, and expression of faith...

A Romantic-Style Service combines favorite hymns with excerpts from beloved masterworks by Romantic period composers---Chopin, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Brahms, Grieg, MacDowell, Sibelius, and Rachmaninoff. These medleys range from meditative to jubilant and can be used for various types of services. Titles: Amazing Grace / Sibelius's...

Deborah Justice teaches at the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University and is Managing Director of the Cornell Concert Series at Cornell University. She is the author of Middle Eastern Music for Hammered Dulcimer.Author: Deborah JusticeISBN-10: 1438489625ISBN-13: 9781438489629Publisher: State University of New York...

J.C. Ryle was well known for his warm, plain-spoken candor, the kind which appeals to all souls regardless of rank or title, and this short book is no different. Bold, encouraging, and affectionate, "A Call to Prayer" is just as the title says-an earnest...

"A Call to Prayer" is the inspiring and encouraging treatise on the importance of prayer by J. C. Ryle, the acclaimed 19th century English Anglican bishop, author, and first bishop of Liverpool. Ryle was beloved by many all over the world for his kind...

Author: J. C. RyleISBN-10: 1611047900ISBN-13: 9781611047905Publisher: Waymark BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/03/2020Pages: 58Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d

Provides 50 hymn-tunes with thrilling last-verse accompaniments by such Church Music luminaries as Sir David Willcocks, George Guest, Herbert Sumsion, Martin How and Sydney Nicholson.Author: Gerald H. KnightISBN-10: 0854020179ISBN-13: 9780854020171Publisher: Royal School of Church MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1981Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x...

Two questions lie at the heart of this rich, suggestive book: What are the theological implications of worship? and What are the liturgical implications of theology? Convinced that worship and theology are integrally related, the authors of A More Profound Alleluia show in practical...