Looking for a comprehensive planning guide for your church music ministry? Look no further than this revised and expanded version of a classic text tailored for church musicians and worship planners. This first volume covers Years A of the three-year liturgical cycle following the Revised Common Lectionary, providing hymns, songs, and anthems keyed to the appropriate liturgical occasions.
With selections from popular hymnals such as The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing, Wonder, Love, and Praise, and more, this planning guide is a valuable resource for progressive Christians looking to enhance their worship services. Each selection is listed by its relationship to the appointed scripture for the day, making it easy to choose music that complements the worship theme. Whether you're looking for anthems, solos, or congregational hymns, this guide has everything you need for a meaningful and inspiring worship experience.
In addition to traditional hymnals and songbooks, this guide also includes selections from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Moravian Book of Worship, and Common Praise, catering to a diverse range of denominational preferences. The detailed categorization of choral selections as anthems or solos, as well as voice part indications, makes it easy for choir directors and music ministers to find the perfect music for their ensemble. Enhance your worship planning with this invaluable resource for church music ministry.
