The History of American Catholic Hymnals since Vatican II

Donald Boccardi, SM

Common Hymnsense

Madeleine Forell Marshall

This insightful book by Madeleine Forell Marshall focuses a critical eye on an important aspect of hymns that is so easily taken for granted it is often overlooked: Hymns are, first of all, poetry.

Analyzing both the familiar and the relatively obscure, Marshall mindfully navigates us through the nebulous passages of thirty-six texts.

ICEL Resource Collection

A collection of public domain hymns.

Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins

Austin C. Lovelace

Dr. Lovelace writes brief stories on 400 favorite hymn texts in language that is aimed at the person in the pew. Designed to be reprinted (without further permission needed) in church bulletins. A delightful way to expand your assembly's understanding of the words they sing.

The Anatomy of Hymnody

Austin C. Lovelace

Originally published in 1965, this timeless work has been reissued by GIA upon recommendation of the Hymn Society of America and Canada. A concise insight into the structure of hymn texts-exploring rhyme schemes, various meters, and poetic devices with examples drawn from standard hymn sources. Must reading for all church musicians-ideal for courses in hymnody.

Readings in African American

Church Music and Worship Compiled and Edited by James Abbington

Readings in African American Church Music and Worship brings together, into one major volume, forty chapters, essays, articles, and previously unpublished papers written during the twentieth century on music and worship in the African American church.

Authored by pastors, scholars, theologians, historians, ethnomusicologists, organists, professors, and conductors, Readings in African American Church Music and Worship is divided into seven major categories: Historical Perspectives, Surveys of Hymnals and Hymnody, Liturgical Hymnody, Worship, Composers, The Organ, and Contemporary Perspectives.

The readings represent some of the greatest writings, musical comment and discourse, histories, perspectives, and concepts on the topic of music in the African American church, from the thoughts of W.E.B. DuBois in 1903 to those of Obery M. Hendricks, Jr. on the state of gospel music in 2000.

Manual on Hymn Playing: A Handbook for Organists

David Heller

Educator and organist Dr. David Heller explores the techniques of good hymn playing on a step-by-step basis. Players from amateur to advanced levels will learn techniques for sustaining congregational singing. Includes core repertoire of 100 hymns.

Introducing a New Hymnal

James Rawlings Sydnor

Buying that new hymnal is but the first step. Carefully and successfully introducing the hymnal to the congregation is the second giant step that leads to all desired goals. This book is your guide along the journey.

Where the Promise Shines

Sylvia G. Dunstan

17 additional hymns newly collected.

Teach Our Hearts to Sing Your Praise: Hymntunes, Songs, and Carols

Randall Sensmeier

Martin E. Marty, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, says it best in the forward of this new hymn tune collection, "Teach Our Hearts is full of music that will indeed belong in cathedrals and inspire their choirs. But I am here called upon to witness to the fact that everything in this book is singable among smaller worshipping communities, where volunteer choirs help lead ordinary congregations-if there are such-in singing." 54 new hymns, songs, and carols are presented here with texts by Thomas H. Troeger, Sylvia Dunstan, Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., Shirley Erena Murray, Ruth Duck, Jeffrey Rowthorn, John Dalles, Jean Janzen, Mary Louise Bringle, Carl P. Daw, Jr., Susan Briehl, and Christopher Idle. Randall Sensmeier is a teacher and musician, currently working as Cantor of Ascension Lutheran Church in Riverside, Illinois, and as an associate editor at GIA Publications.

Giving Thanks in Song and Prayer: Hymntunes of Sally Ann Morris

A rich collection of hymntunes that offers the church a new and fresh voice. Sally Ann Morris has won several hymntune contests and has been featured at the Hymn Society's annual conference. Her tunes are cast in a traditional hymn format: they are easily sung, but never predictable. Included are 51 hymns with texts by Thomas Troeger, Herman Stuempfle, Carl Daw, Sylvia Dunstan, Jane Parker Huber, and others.

Thine the Praise: The Hymntunes and Carols of Carl Schalk

Thine the Praise is a comprehensive collection of the hymntunes of Carl Schalk. It contains all tunes written to date, including 16 composed since 1991, as well as the 47 tunes from The Carl Schalk Hymnary and the 16 tunes from The Carl Schalk Hymnary Supplement. These sturdy, well-crafted tunes are paired with the texts of several writers, including Jaroslav Vajda and Herbert Brokering.

The Calvin Hampton Hymnary

20 hymntunes-a classic!

Todd Alan Constable Hymnary

Eighteen new tunes.

Joy and Wonder, Love and Longing

Mary Louise Bringle

A collection of 75 new hymn texts by an emerging author. A historical theologian and college professor, Mary Louise Bringle began writing hymn texts in 1998, and has since won several hymn-writing contests. Her texts are expansive and filled with rich imagery and content. In her own words: "I am concerned to give voice to the passions that dwell at the deep heart of faith and questioning." The author's interest in authenticity of religious expression, feminist theology, and environmental matters is evident in a number of her texts, and provides a fresh voice for the Church's praise.

Texts are printed poetically and interlined with a tune (many original ones) on the facing page.

Awake Our Hearts to Praise! Hymns, Songs, and Carols

Herman G. Stuempfle

This retired seminary president's second career as a master hymn writer is truly in high gear. Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., has just released his third collection of 75 new hymns, songs, and carols-wonderful new Lectionary-based hymns for congregations, as well as hymnal editors and tune writers seeking fine contemporary texts. The collection is thoroughly indexed, including liturgical, topical, and metrical indexes and a key to three-year Lectionary uses.

Redeeming the Time: A Cycle of Song for the Church Year

Herman G. Stuempfle

This new collection provides hymns for a wide variety of Lectionary readings and liturgical days. Characterized by modern language and solid theology, Dr. Stuempfle's texts enable us to sing the words of faith on many occasions for which no hymn texts have been previously available.

Texts are printed poetically and interlined with an appropriate tune (many familiar) on the facing page.

The Word Goes Forth: Hymns, Songs, & Carols

Herman G. Stuempfle

The earlier volume by this fine hymn writer, containing 75 hymns, psalms, and carols printed poetically and interlined with an appropriate tune on the facing page

Swift Currents and Still Waters

John A. Dalles

A musical career that humbly began with a simple fondness for words has transformed into a life-long passion for John A. Dalles. His first collection, Swift Currents and Still Waters, is a remarkable compilation of hymns that are fresh and inspirational. This book contains 65 hymn texts and multiple detailed indexes, including Liturgical, Topical, Metrical, Tune, First Lines, and Common Titles.

In Dalles's own words, "There are few things more joyous than sharing music with family and friends in God's presence." The author has given us a superb collection for experiencing that joy.

Dancing in the Universe

Ruth Duck

58 hymns by a masterful hymn writer! Ruth Duck has added fresh, new hymn texts to music from various traditional and contemporary composers to create this important resource.