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Church Musician Kindle Edition

by Paul Westermeyer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001DU8UQM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Augsburg Fortress Publishers; Rev Sub edition (June 1, 1997)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 1997
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Bobby in Dallas
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read for ALL pastors or soon to be.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013
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Dr. Westermeyer in a less informal manner than his superb opus, "Te Deum," has put forth what the true relationship should be between the pastor and the music director/musician in any church. Not to encourage and develop such a relationship is as he states, "a wicked waste" especially when every pastor should want their congregation to have the best worship experience possible.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2017
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Great book
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3.0 out of 5 stars not a lot of practical advice
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013
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This book covers the history and philosophy of church music. It also broadly describes the role of a church musician. I was disappointed that there was not a whole lot of practical advice. This book seems more geared toward pastors. It could be a good book for aspiring church musicians, but as I said it is not a "how to" book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't what i expected this was a story. I ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016
Wasn't what i expected this was a story. I was thinking of it as a helping guidance book. Of what the duty of a musician in the church was not much help to me.
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Xavier Thelakkatt
5.0 out of 5 stars Theological and Practical Reflections on the Music Ministry
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2002
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.
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Dan Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2001
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.
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