Hymns and sacred songs, principally for 4 parts in close score; some for unison, 2, or 3 parts; some with chord symbols; some with obligatto instrumental or vocal parts; some with signing for the hearing impaired. Also includes accompaniments where appropriate, commentary and performance notes on each song, and nine articles about the songs. Includes indexes.
Contents:
Articles : Singing the psalms anew / Bert Polman -- Singing new hymns / Paul Westermeyer -- Songs from folk-liturgical sources / Alan C. Whitmore -- Songs from the community of Taizé / Robert Batastini -- Songs from Praise & Worship sources / Robb Redman -- Songs from Asian sources / I-to Loh -- An introduction to African Christian hymnody / C. Michael Hawn -- African-American songs for worship / Charsie Sawyer -- Songs from Hispanic sources / Jorge Lockward.
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