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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Charlemagne and Church Music
Great as was his father Pepin's care for the song of the Church, Charles's activity was infinitely more intelligent and comprehensive.
Aided by a technical knowledge of the subject, he appreciated the reasons why the Church attaches so much importance to music in her cult and the manner of its performance.
The sons of nobles of his empire and of his vassals were expected, by imperial commands to be instructed in grammar, music, and arithmetic, while the boys in the public schools were taught music and how to sing, especially the Psalms.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/03618a.htm   (507 words)

  
 Anglican church music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anglican church music is music written for performance in Anglican church services, primarily in England.
Almost all of it is written for choir with or without organ accompaniment.
In all but the smallest churches the congregation was until recently confined to the singing of hymns.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anglican_church_music   (176 words)

  
 Church Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Music has been an integral part of the worship and devotional life of the church from its beginnings.
Study of church music seeks to develop a basic knowledge of congregational song, as well as an understanding of those persons serving in music ministry.
A course which surveys church music in a variety of traditions, developing a knowledge of congregational song, use of the hymnal, understanding of music as ministry, and the partnership of minister and musician.
www.lextheo.edu /churchmusic.html   (397 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Church Music
By this term is meant the music which, by order or with the approbation of ecclesiastical authority, is employed in connexion with Divine service to promote the glorification of God and the edification of the faithful.
church music are binding on the singers, whether the reasons for these regulations be understood by the individuals or not.
church music are generally binding under pain of sin, and subtle distinctions to escape this responsibility are useless.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/10648a.htm   (9757 words)

  
 MusicaSacra
His treatise is not merely a screed against this fact: it deals in details with role of the propers, the place of the Psalms, the effects of music on the liturgical structure, the relationship between the old and new Missals, the practical problems of co-existence, and the prospects for the future.
The primary focus of the Colloquium is instruction in chant and the Catholic sacred music tradition, participation in chant and polyphonic choirs, nightly lectures and performances, along with daily celebrations of liturgies in both English and Latin.
The Reform of Church Music, by Justine Bayard Ward
www.musicasacra.com   (3068 words)

  
 Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church - Music
Mueller is currently Director of Choral Activities and Chairman of the Music Department at Hunter College-CUNY as well as Music Director of the Greenwich Choral Society in Greenwich, Connecticut.
The general level of music education had deteriorated in America, and many churches did not encourage congregations to sing, for often they did not sing well.
Undeterred, Mason devoted enormous efforts to public school musical instruction, for he knew that this teaching would be crucial to the success of congregational singing.
www.fapc.org /music/music.html   (962 words)

  
 Church Music
Music and worship ministers are certainly in demand today, and it is a field requiring polished skill and training.
Our Church Music and Worship program has one primary purpose: to train musicians to become worship ministers within a congregation.
For more information on the Church Music and Worship program, go to page 73 of the JBC Undergraduate Catalog (PDF version).
www.jbc.edu /college/prospect_academics_undergrad_churchmusic.php   (168 words)

  
 Anglicans Online | Music Resources
The oldest church music conference in America welcomes clergy and musicians for a two-track workshop on music for the small-to-medium church and music for medium-to-large church.
LPM is a joint effort of The Division for Congregational Ministries Worship Staff of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church and the Virginia Theological Seminary.
His vision was for the RSCM to help all engaged in church music to: appreciate the spiritual basis of music in worship; achieve higher standards in music making; and discover the glories of church music.
anglicansonline.org /resources/music.html   (3492 words)

  
 Church Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Principles and administration of church music including resources, recruitment, children’s choirs, handbell choirs, and working with pastoral staff and congregation.
Music and liturgical practices in the history of the Christian Church, and consideration of issues in contemporary worship practice in light of church history and Christian theology.
Development of keyboard skills with special application to piano playing in church service: melody harmonization and reharmonization, hymn playing and transposition, accompanying (solo and choral), extemporization in various styles.
www.houghton.edu /academics/classes/MCHU.HTM   (155 words)

  
 Virtual Church Music Room   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Music has an important place in Christian worship, as it did in the worship at the temple.
Church hymns, songs of praise to God that paraphrase the Bible or invoke ethical concepts, date from the time of the ancient Hebrews.
Church singing has evolved from the one-syllable-to-a-note style of hymns to the richly musical, joyful sound of gospel music, and the pop/rock sound of contemporary Christian music.
www.virtualchurch.org /choir.htm   (666 words)

  
 Master of Church Music Degree
Learning about our Master of Church Music Program from the internet provides important information, but misses the personal side of talking with someone and setting foot on a new campus.
To be sure, this is a church music degree, and, as such, is taught from a Lutheran theological perspective.
Denominational perspectives shared by you in Hymnody, Issues in Church Music, Organ Literature, and Choral Conducting classes are welcomed and encouraged.
www.cuw.edu /AdultEd_Graduate/programs/church_music   (415 words)

  
 Anglican Church Music
This site aims to be a central source of information for Anglican and Episcopal church and cathedral music, with resources for church musicians, singers, congregation members, or anyone who enjoys this kind of music.
This section is a beginners guide to Anglican church music, but may also be of use to seasoned professionals.
It it full of information about different types of church service, the music that is performed in them.
www.churchmusic.org.uk   (264 words)

  
 Church Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Course description: The purpose of this course is to explore the character of music ministry and its place in the life of the church, with particular attention to the theory and theology of music in the church, the identity of the church musician, the ministry of the musician, and the practice of church music.
Identify and investigate the theological and liturgical functions of music in Christian worship, attending especially to the use of choral and instrumental music in worship.
Major project: Create a web site for a local church’s music ministry (either an actual church with which the student is affiliated or a hypothetical church).
lambuthlibrary.tripod.com /churchmusic   (718 words)

  
 Baylor University || Center for Christian Music
In addition to faculty, you will find a community of other church music majors who will share in the distinctive challenges that you face as a church musician, whether a beginner or veteran.
Baylor graduates serve in positions of church music leadership in all parts of the world, and many of America's leading music ministries are led by Baylor graduates.
To provide leadership in all aspects of Christian music by becoming a preeminent center of study for Christian music worldwide and to foster the growth and effectiveness of efforts to utilize Christian music to its God-given potential.
www.baylor.edu /Christian_Music   (354 words)

  
 Church Music
I have a strong connection to church music from my first choir at the First Baptist Church of Lafayette, Louisiana and through my entire life.
This is a page of some of the music I've made in churches I've served in.
My attitude toward the role of music in worship can be summarized in a prayer that I wrote for church musicians.
www.awtrey.com /tony/music/church   (527 words)

  
 Church Music
s time passed, the system of musical notations using signs fell into disfavour, and was replaced by a system of square notations, kvadratniya noti, which more closely resemble modern notations.
This square notation was brought to Kiev from the West in the late 17th century, and it was actually not introduced in Moscow until the middle of the 18th century.
Its origins are found in the chanting of the Latin church in Poland.
www.russia-in-us.com /Music/Church   (603 words)

  
 RSCM: The Royal School of Church Music
The RSCM supports a world-wide network of 9,000 churches, schools and individuals.
We are committed to achieving the best use of good music in worship – whatever the resources, whatever the styles.
Through education, training, publications, advice and encouragement, we aim to support church music today and to invest in church music for the future.
www.rscm.com   (135 words)

  
 BUBL LINK: Church music
Includes church music associations, and writings on liturgical music.
An educational charity dedicated to raising standards and promoting music in Christian worship and every denomination.
Large, comprehensively arranged collection of music resources covering music catalogues, church music, computer music, Finnish music, jazz and blues, music theory, rock and pop.
bubl.ac.uk /link/c/churchmusic.htm   (163 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Charlotte Church: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
To judge by the impassioned responses to her debut album Voice Of An Angel, Charlotte Church has already set extraordinary expectations for any follow-up.
Church here tries out classical repertory with Puccini's "O mio babbino caro" and the "Jewel Song"--her pure and high-flying voice showing an amazing agility.
Church's vocal colour--almost like a boy soprano at times--brings something unique to Gershwin's "Summertime", while the first track--"Just Wave Hello"--seems destined to become part of the music you can't avoid associating with the turn of the millennium.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000300P6   (459 words)

  
 Church Music
St Albans' biennial organ festival attracts artists, musicians and performers from all around the world, and is dedicated to promotion of the organ and its music.
Mechanical musical instruments, formerly part of a private collection, with live performances of instruments including musical boxes and theatre organs.
An ecumenical Christian charity, whose purpose is education about and the promotion of church music.
www.easterncathedrals.org.uk /links/music.html   (128 words)

  
 Church Music
The most beautiful, inspiring music in the world, and a wonderful aid to relaxation and a great stress reliever.
If you are singing or playing church music we have a growing books and sheet music section, with everything from free downloadable sheet music to online shopping for hymn books and anthems.
In our CD section we have church music CDs by composer and choir and also CDs of music for special occasions, such as weddings.
www.cul.co.uk /music   (402 words)

  
 Church Music
Your Church Music Department serves in a supportive role to our associations and churches.
We seek to undergird the entire music ministry by providing materials, personnel, and program guidelines.
One Voice (an auditioned vocal/drama ensemble comprised of men and women music leaders from throughout the state) led in worship at 4 churches across the state
www.mbcb.org /church_growth/cm   (497 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Russian Church Music: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Of all the music I own this cd is my favorite at this time.
If you are like me you bought a Gregorian Chant cd and were disappointed becuse it is in unison and rather flat sounding: this is harmonious and lush.
The inclusion of the text of the liturgical music in several languages, including Slavonic and transliterated English pronunciation of the Slavonic, is a wonderful addition.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000007DX?v=glance   (1013 words)

  
 Interactive Church Music Player - LDS Church Music
Macromedia Flash 7.0 and later is required to use the Interactive Church Music Player.
Generally if you have an earlier version and try to use the site, the new version will be automatically loaded on your computer.
While the Interactive Church Music Player is usable at a monitor resolution of 800x600, setting your monitor to the 1024x768 resolution will allow you to see all of the controls without scrolling from side to side.
www.lds.org /cm/display/0,17631,4996-1,00.html   (125 words)

  
 Church Music Submissions - LDS Church Music
An annual submission of original church music is established to encourage musical talent and bring new musical works to light.
All items for the annual review must be postmarked by March 31 of each year; award recipients will be notified by July 1.
These examples of music and texts written for past submissions may be printed and used by families, soloists, and choirs.
lds.org /cm/display/0,17631,4767-1,00.html   (91 words)

  
 BUBL LINK: Church music
Offers original articles and features about Christian music, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet resources compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board, and details of related news and events.
Includes church music associations, and writings on liturgical music.
Large, comprehensively arranged collection of music resources covering music catalogues, church music, computer music, Finnish music, jazz and blues, music theory, rock and pop.
www.bubl.ac.uk /link/c/churchmusic.htm   (163 words)

  
 Lift Up Your Hearts - Church Music & Kinetic Arts Links (Lutheran, ELCIC, organ, choir, bells, Gregorian chant, ...
Katholisches Gesangbuck (Hymnbook of the Roman Catholic Church in Switzerland)
The Music Publishers' Association of the US (MPA) offers a Directory of Music Publishers comprised of a current directory of music publishers and an index of publishers' imprints.
Church Music Research Tools (Tadashi Inoue, Aichi, Japan)
www.worship.ca /sec7.html   (2219 words)

  
 The Stone Church Music Club
The Stone Church not only presents the finest national and touring artists, we continue our tradition as a gathering place for the community and stage for the development of talented local musicians.
We invite you up the hill to our free music events each Tuesday and many Thursdays.
Sheila Kennedy are proud to sponsor the Stone Church in it's quest to bring quality music to this unique, itimate venue.
www.thestonechurch.com   (289 words)

  
 Music Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
"If you've tired of the music scenes in Seattle and New York's East Village, the only place to turn is a Web server in Finland.
The Sibelius Academy, a conservatory in Helsinki, provides a list of music sites that would rival a Vienna guidebook.
It not only links you to jazz, blues, rock, and pop pages but covers famous composers, gospel, instruments, research, theory, and opera as well.
www.siba.fi /Kulttuuripalvelut/music.html   (97 words)

  
 TCMR: Church-Music Mailing List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
By subscribing to Church-Music you will be able to send a message to hundreds of church musicians at the same time.
This is a moderator post only list published approximately two times per week featuring a potpourri of items useful to the church music director in his choir rehearsals, choir paper or just for his/her own enjoyment.
Items included are inspirational items, music industry news, special offers, poems, jokes, and many items helpful to the church musician.
www.tcmr.com /maillistsubscribe.html   (409 words)

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