Ten essays about what churches are doing that is not ‘business as usual’ in their music ministry. Includes theological and liturgical rationale, basic ‘how-to’ information, and personal testimony to the communal advantages of each ministry, as well as descriptions of alternative/additional worship services that are flourishing across the country.
Includes material about contemporary ensembles, jazz, handbells, guitars, synthesizers, electronic music and the emerging church, organs and choirs, youth, amateur, professional instrumentalists, cantors, Taize services, Compline, and the Hip Hop e Mass.
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John Bell is a preacher, teacher, and liturgical composer, living in Glasgow, Scotland. Influenced by frequent travels in Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North America, he has collaborated on more than 15 collections of songs and octavos, and a wide range of liturgical materials, particularly for use by lay people.