Music Books

Dr. Hustad has completely updated, enlarged, and reorganized his 1981 volume which has been widely used as a textbook. This 1993 edition contains twenty chapters grouped in three sections: 1) General...

This 72-page book describes in detail Mr. Ivey's method of assigning handbells, and gives exact step-by-step breakdown in assignment for five complete compositons, in addition to listing actual assign...

In this 100+ page text, you can share in the expertise of a man who has taught handbell ringers and directors 'how to' for over twenty years. You will learn all the basics of ringing and organizing a...

First published in 1996, this anthology is organized as A Theological Journey. All the poems and hymns are thematically arranged. Co-published with Stainer & Bell of London, many of the hymn texts hav...

Here is a collection of texts from Britain's Alan Gaunt. This book is co-published with Stainer & Bell in London. His earlier works are available under the title 'The Hymn Texts of Alan Gaunt.

Lionel Dakers has revised and updated this solid history: one of Erik Routley's most widely used books. This new edition is published in England by Cassell PLC.

Precentor and Sacrist at Westminster Abbey, this distinguished hymnologist has provided an in-depth study of the history of hymnsinging practices among the Welsh.

This is a collection of 33 hymns written by the author between 1989 and 1992. New musical settings are also included.

A collection of 35 hymn texts written by Brian Wren from 1986 through 1988. All appear with new tunes, many of which were specifically written for the Wren words.

A collection of 30 new hymn texts with tunes written from 1983 through 1985.

An indepth look at church music by this distinguised English clergyman.

Commissioned by the executive committee of The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada and The Skills and Resources Committee of The American Guild of Organists. This represents a practical, gras...

Commissioned by the executive committee of The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada and The Skills and Resources Committee of The American Guild of Organists. This represents a practical, gras...

This collection is designed to provide devotional materials for music ministry which are spiritually provocative, timely and brief. This book also makes a perfect gift item.

Christopher Idle's hymns have found their way into many hymnals and songbooks around the world. Each hymn or psalm version is introduced by an explanatory note. An extensive scripture index makes this...

The history of hymn singing from the Early Church through the Lutheran Chorale, Psalmody, English and American Hymnody is carefully traced in this superb edition. First published in 1963, this 5th edi...

A must read for church music directors, worship committees, pastors and layleaders, this book responds to the dramatic changes seen in worship styles over the last fifty years.

Published in 1999 to help celebrate Fred Kaan's 70th birthday, this is a collection of the best of Fred Kaan. Many of these hymn texts have been altered or revised over the years and this should be re...

This 1964 classic helped establish Erik Routley as a courageous scholar and an authority with keen insight, wit, grace and style.

A compendium of 209 hymn poems of the distinguished British Pastor turned poet upon his retirement from the active ministry. Includes commentary by Bernard Braley.

This is an annotative collection of 140 hymn texts by one of England's finest hymnwriters. This is an annotative collection of 140 hymn texts by one of England's finest hymnwriters.

This book is co-published with Marshall Pickering of the U. K. Paper covered, it contains 93 of the best new hymns from the Jubilate Hymns group.

This is a collection of 18 hymns, all written by Fred Kaan between 1985 and 1989. Tunes are also included, as well as notes on the hymns. This book supplements 'The Hymn Texts of Fred Kaan' published...

Here are 66 hymns for the church year, together with notes on each by this talented hymnwriter whose first published works were included in 'The Hymnal 1982. '

With encouragement and assistance from Rosemary Heffley, composer Jane Marshall has pulled together resources from a career of teaching, preaching, writing and composing that give an insight into the...