Church Musician [Paperback]

Paul Westermeyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997

This resource, originally published in 1988, has become a basic text in the study of church music, as well as serving as a handbook for church music leaders, pastors, music committee members, and others. Westermeyer has updated and expanded the volume to reflect the current challenges of contemporary culture, musical and worship styles, and integrity to the gospel. More than a "how-to" manual for musicians, this book is an interdisciplinary study of worship, music, and theology accessible to everyone.

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A handbook for choir directors, organists, ministers of music, song leaders, soloists, pianists, choir members, pastors, music committees, and others in the ministry of music. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Books; Rev Sub edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806633999
• ISBN-13: 978-0806633992
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Theological and Practical Reflections on the Music Ministry, February 7, 2002

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Xavier Thelakkatt (Dayton, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Church Musician (Paperback)

Church musicians are not entertainers, but ministers of worship. This book affords perspective and focus to the varied aspects of this ministry of leading people in worship through song. Practical issues that confront the musician are here discussed; some of them an experienced musician would already know, some would give new insights and some others would provide a fresher approach.

The musician as a leader of worship has an enormous responsibility of leading the worshippers in prayer, which he shares with the other ministers. The different aspects of working with the pastor and possible difficulties are also discussed. If all the ministers kept in mind the fundamental principle that they work together for the people of God, tensions could be avoided. The contents of the book are relevant for anyone who is working at the act of worship in our churches including pastors, choir directors, organists, cantors, choir members etc. The scope of this book goes beyond any particular denomination. Any minister of a Christian church would find this book relevant, useful and interesting. The book has an Introduction by Martin E Marty and a list of books recommended for a musician's library.

2 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting, January 9, 2001

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Dan Smith (Burgaw, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Church Musician (Paperback)

I feel that this book should be on the shelf of every musician in America. It speaks on very modern topics. This book should be advertised all over the world.