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The Creative Use of Choirs in Worship—Hal Hopson. From his many
years of experience, Hal Hopson has given us a wealth of ideas to enhance
congregational singing. Regardless of which hymnal you are currently using, this
comprehensive volume of 1207 hymns is sure to have a solid representation of
your musical needs. This incredible resource includes ideas such as descants,
choir interludes and codas, organ accompaniments, organ interludes and
modulations, choir stanzas, stanzas for soloist with choir, instrumental and
handbell accompaniments... the list goes on and on! There are even two indexes
included. One index is sorted by tune name, the other by title, making the search
for hymns simple and uncomplicated. Without question, this innovative resource
will have a tremendous impact on your congregation's enjoyment of hymn-singing.
"The Creative Use of Choirs in Worship" is an exceptional "hymn-enhancer" that
deserves to be in every Church library.
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he Creative Use of Descants in Worship—Hal Hopson.
"The Creative Use of Descants" is fairly self-explanatory in that it contains 199
descants for various hymns! There is also a section that gives suggestions for how
to write one's own descants. Texts were omitted since they vary from hymnal to
hymnal, and many times sopranos find it easier to sing on "Ah." Regardless of
denominational affiliation, or which hymnal you are using, this is a resource that will
contain a multitude of descants you will be able to use. This is a "must" for every
church music library. It is just that good!
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H The Creative Use of Handbells in Worship—Hal Hopson. This is the first
in a planned series of texts from one of today's leading composers/arrangers of
church music. Mr. Hopson gives us a wealth of "tried and true" suggestions taken
from his years as a practitioner directly involved with music for worship. The book
is divided into two main sections entitled Enlivening Worship Through Handbells
and The Creative Use of Handbells in Hymnsinging. Each section is filled with
useful hints and specific examples which directors of choirs of any size or level of
experience will find invaluable. Complete with authorized reproducible pages of bell
music, this is a working manual that every director should have in their possession.
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Creative Use of the Piano in Worship—Hal Hopson. This is Volume 8 and
the final volume in a series of books created and designed with a church musician
in mind. The 156 hymns in this collection represent the most popular, traditional
hymns sung in mainline churches in America today. There is an introduction and
free accompaniment for every hymn. For more interesting color and texture, some
of the settings have optional instrumental parts intertwined with the piano part. The
settings are of varying difficulty, however, most of them can be played by pianists
with moderate keyboard skills.
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D
evotions for Choirs—Genevieve & Herman DeHoog. "Devotions For
Choirs" contains devotions to use for all occasions that follow the Christian Year.
A prayer completes each devotion. These devotions can be used at choir rehearsals
or before worship service begins.
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From Glory to Glory—Susan Cherwien. A second volume of Susan Cherwien's
meditations for hymn festivals and worship services. The first volume entitled
"Crossings" has received much recognition and has been widely used. This latest
publication includes the same beautiful expressions of faith that have made the
composers work so well-known. The book includes suggestions for appropriate
hymns that might be matched with each meditation, as well as an index of hymn
festivals that served as the inspiration for these meditations. A useful resource!
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Have We Had This Conversation?—John Yarrington. Choral conductors
in any situation will be aided greatly by the solution-oriented techniques in this
practical book by noted choral conductor John Yarrington. A "must read" for
conductors searching for new rehearsal strategies, motivational techniques and
personal inspiration, this short volume includes specific procedures for addressing
text considerations, improving conducting gestures, and developing ensemble
skills, tonal beauty and musicality. Dr. Yarrington also provides a systematic
approach to the preparation and performance of many different works. Music
excerpts with recommended score markings accompany specific information about
how to study, present, perfect, and perform each piece with appropriate tone, style
and expressiveness.
10049333 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
H
ow Does Your Choir Grow?—David Donathan. "How Does Your
Choir Grow?" shows how a church choir can grow by using the following
techniques: recruitment, maintenance, organization, fun and fellowship, publicity,
development, and spirituality. The book contains practical, useful information
on getting and keeping choir members, and helps choir directors develop an
organized program of recruitment. This wonderful resource is written in an easyto-read understandable style.
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The Creative Use of Instruments in Worship—Hal Hopson.
This wonderful resource is divided into two major sections: Part One: Ways to Use
Instruments Creatively in Worship, and Part Two: The Creative Use of Instruments
in Hymnsinging. Part One is a mini-course in arranging hymntunes for instruments
with practical suggestions for woodwinds, brass, and string sections as well as
for percussion and Orff instruments. Also included is an Instrumental Information
Chart for Arrangers which gives the range, transposition, abbreviations, and colors
of instruments in their various registers. Part Two consists of instrumental ideas for
almost 300 hymntunes. These settings represent a wide variety of instruments and
the ways they may be used as solos, duets, quartets, etc. There are also 107 hymn
settings for full orchestra and organ. This is a resource no church music director
should be without!
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The Creative Use of Organ in Worship—Hal Hopson. This is an incredible
resource, one that deserves to be in every church music library and one that every
organist can use each and every week! Divided into two parts, Part One includes
ways to use the organ creatively in worship. Included is a list of modulations from
all keys to G Major for the singing of The Doxology (Old Hundredth) as well as five
reharmonizations of The Doxology in both version of note values. Part One also
includes a mini-course in improvising hymntunes for use as preludes, offertories
and postludes, hymn introductions, hymn interludes, hymn harmonizations and
hymn codas. Part Two is an extensive resource of over 250 hymn reharmonizations.
Without question, this is an organist's "must!"
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l The Joy of Part Singing (A Resource for Directors of Young Choirs)—
Mark Patterson. The Joy of Part Singing is a resource that will help children's choirs
experience greater success in part-singing through short, accessible warm-ups, vocal
exercises, rhythm chants, echo songs, mini-descants, and rounds. While some of
these exercises are for rehearsal only, others may be shared in worship or in concert
settings. Everything presented in the book was born out of the author's own needs
as a conductor of children's choirs. Even if your choir is currently working towards
solidifying a beautiful, unison sound, these activities will help singers build the
foundation for singing in multiple parts in the future.
10339191 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
L
l essons Learned—Randy Edwards. Drawing from his forty years
of experience directing youth choirs, Randy Edwards shares important
lessons learned about radically impacting the lives of singers. Passion, time,
organization, and compassion are some of the subjects discussed. Those who
direct youth/student choirs as well as adult choirs will find that the series of
fifteen personal diagnostics will be of great benefit to developing and shaping
their own music ministry.
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