LIBROS SOBRE LA MÚSICA CRISTIANA
APOSTASY AND DECEPTION IN CHRISTIAN MUSIC by Gordon Sears. The six
chapters are titled Apostasy in Music, Deception in Music, The Sin of
Carnality, The Strange Silence, What Others Say, and Preparing for
the Storm. 104 pages. Songfest, P.O. Box 182, Coldwater, MI 49036.
517-238-4877 (voice), songfest@cbpu.com (e-mail),
THE BATTLE FOR CHRISTIAN MUSIC by Tim Fisher. This excellent book
answers many of the questions which are raised pertaining to
contemporary Christian music, including the alleged neutrality of
music and the truth about Luther's use of secular songs. 211 pages.
Sacred Music Services, P.O. Box 17072, Greenville, SC 29606.
800-767-4326 (orders), www.smsrecordings.com (web site).
BIBLICAL MUSIC IN A CONTEMPORARY WORLD by Ken Lynch. Evangelist Lynch
is an accomplished musician, and his evangelistic ministry has
carried him to 45 states and several foreign lands. He was a member
of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra prior to entering college in
preparation for the ministry. In addition to his studies at Bob Jones
University, he has studied with such men as Jerome Wigler of the
Philadelphia Orchestra, Edgar Ortenberg of the Settlement Music
School in Philadelphia, and Alvin Rudnitsky, a concert violinist
formerly from Ardmore, Penn. Ken's violin is an original Luigi
Marconcini (a student of the famous Stradiveri) dating 1767. Ken
Lynch's important book deals primarily with Contemporary Christian
Music. Chapter titles include: The Place of Music, The Power of
Music, the Problem with CCM vs. Separation, The Personnel of Music,
and the Performance of Music. 129 pages. Ken Lynch, 1810 Edgmont
Ave., Chester, PA 19013-5306. 610-876-1984 (voice),
Evangelistkenlynch@juno.com (e-mail).
CONFRONTING CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC: A PLAIN ACCOUNT OF ITS
HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND FUTURE by Dr. H.T. Spence. This is an
exceptionally informative and thought-provoking book. Dr. Spence
develops the philosophy of Christian music from the Bible and
contrasts it with a worldly approach. He shows the importance of
separation from the world. He traces the history of Gospel music. The
chapter titled "The Fundamentalist and His Music" warns of the
worldly music which is creeping into fundamental Bible-believing
churches. 164 pages, 8.5X11. Foundations Press, P.O. Box 1166, Dunn,
NC 28335. 910-892-8761 (voice).
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
by David W. Cloud.
This 1999 book is one of the most extensive examinations of
Contemporary Christian Music in print. It has the following features:
A definition of Contemporary Christian Music. The spiteful
anti-fundamentalist attitude which permeates CCM. The intimate
connection between end-time apostasy and CCM. Southern gospel
yesterday and today. The love affair between CCM musicians and
secular rock music. The ecumenism of Contemporary Christian Music.
The close association of CCM with Roman Catholicism. The intimate
connection between CCM and the Charismatic Movement. An encyclopedia
of 200 CCM musicians, containing profiles of their lives and
ministries, church affiliations, philosophies, ecumenical
associations, music, etc. Documentation proving that CCM is owned
largely by secular corporations. Lyrics to CCM songs illustrating the
vagueness and heresy of their message. Twenty-three key CCM arguments
answered (we must use rock music to win young people, music is
neutral, people are getting saved, God doesn't look on the outward
appearance, Luther used tavern music, God created all music,
Christians are not to judge, etc.). Careful documentation of every
fact presented. How to keep Contemporary Christian Music out of
churches. Where Christians should draw the line with music. The book
contains a list of Suggested Resources on Music, listing sources for
sound Christian music, hymnals, resources for song leading, and
materials for further reading on the topic of Contemporary Christian
Music. There is also an extensive bibliography on the subject of
Christian music. 450 pages, 7X8, perfect bound. Way of Life
Literature, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061. 866-295-4143
(voice), fbns@wayoflife.org (e-mail), http://www.wayoflife.org (web
site). See the Way of Life online catalog.
DANGERS OF CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP MUSIC by David Cloud. This two-hour
video (divided into three segments) is professionally produced and a
multiplicity of photographs and other visual and audio aids are mixed
into the presentation to illustrate the message. Much research has
gone into this production. In 2003 I read about 30 books on the
subject of contemporary praise, and I analyzed about 50 of the
popular contemporary praise albums. Through the years I have studied
contemporary praise at large ecumenical conferences which I have
attended with press credentials, such as New Orleans '87,
Indianapolis '90, and St. Louis 2000. Within the last couple of years
I have attended services at congregations that are influential in the
CCW movement, including Rick Warren's Saddleback Church in
California, Bill Hybels' Willowcreek Community Church near Chicago,
the Anaheim Vineyard Church, lately pastored by John Wimber,
Carpenter's Home Church in Lakeland, Florida (where Michael W. Smith
recorded his largest-selling worship album), and other congregations
that are influential in this movement. Following are the seven
warnings that we give in this presentation: 1. Contemporary Christian
Worship is built upon the false philosophy that music is neutral. 2.
Contemporary Christian Worship is largely a rock & roll feeling-fest.
3. Contemporary Christian Worship is not separated from the world. 4.
Contemporary Christian Worship is intimately entangled with the
Charismatic movement. 5. Contemporary Christian Worship is one of the
glues of the ecumenical movement. 6. Contemporary Christian Worship
goes hand in hand with a worldly philosophy of Christianity and a
gradual lowering of all standards. 7. Contemporary Christian Worship
is confused about true biblical worship. Way of Life Literature, P.O.
Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061. 866-295-4143 (voice),
fbns@wayoflife.org (e-mail), http://www.wayoflife.org (web site). See
the Way of Life online catalog.
DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN SACRED AND CONTEMPORARY STYLES OF CHRISTIAN
MUSIC by David Cloud (90 minutes) (VHS or DVD). The goal of this very
practical presentation is to give the believer some simple tools that
he can use to discern the difference between sensual and sacred
music. This video builds on three former presentations on music:
Sound Christian Music vs. CCM, Is Southern Gospel Music Safe, and
Dangers of Contemporary Praise Music. In these we deal more with the
lyrics and the musicians and the associations of the music (i.e.,
worldliness, ecumenism, charismaticism). In "Distinguishing Between
Styles" we deal with the music itself, learning how to analyze it. We
use 55 clips of music to illustrate the points. We spent many weeks
preparing this message, and all of the music clips are ones we have
created or have gathered ourselves.
HARMONY AT HOME by Tim Fisher. Though there are many good things in
this new book by Tim Fisher, in my opinion it is not as strong as his
first book, The Battle for Christian Music. It is a little vague and
doesn't mention names or get specific enough about CCM in many cases
to be practical enough, in my estimation, but it does contain much
helpful information on the use of good music in the home. It would be
a good addition to your library, especially in conjunction with
Contemporary Christian Music Under the Spotlight, which is very
specific and in depth on the subject of Contemporary Christian Music.
Sacred Music Services, P.O. Box 17072, Greenville, SC 29606.
800-767-4326 (orders), www.smsrecordings.com (web site).
HOW TO TELL THE RIGHT KIND OF MUSIC by Alan Ives. This is an
excellent video presentation on music. Alan Ives is a man of God and
a Christian musician. Together with his wife Ellen he has produced
some excellent music albums for God's people. Alan knows music. He is
trained both in secular and Christian styles of music. Before
conversion he played in a rock and roll band. The Ives spend much of
their time traveling to churches, preaching the Word of God and
ministering in music. They are based out of the Wyldewood Baptist
Church (Box 3143, Oshkosh, WI 54903. 414-235-5400). The video was
recorded during one of Brother Ives' presentations in which he
masterfully uses the piano and guitar to illustrate good and bad
music. Any church which could get a meeting with Brother Ives would
greatly benefit. Very few Christians can properly identify the
characteristics of spiritual and unspiritual music. A few years ago
we transcribed this music presentation and published it under the
title "The Difference between Good and Bad Music." The article is
under the Music section of the End Times Apostasy Database at the Way
of Life web site. The great advantage of the video presentation over
the booklet is that the viewer can hear the actual examples of music.
We would urge every Christian family and every Bible-believing church
to obtain the video and use it from time to time to reinforce the
importance of good music. To our knowledge, there is no other single
hour-long presentation which is as effective as "How to Tell the
Right Kind of Music" by Brother Ives. Park Meadows Baptist Church,
800 Memorial Park Rd., Lincoln, IL 62656. 800-500-8853 (orders),
http://www.wyldewood.org/cah/ (web site).
IS SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC SAFE? by David Cloud. This extensively
researched multi-media video presentation is professionally produced
and a multiplicity of photographs and other visual and audio aids are
mixed into the presentation to illustrate the message. We believe it
is important to speak out on this subject for two reasons. First,
Southern Gospel is big business today and is very influential in
Bible-believing churches, not only in the South, but also throughout
the country and even in Canada and elsewhere. Second, following the
lead of Bill Gaither and other prominent names, Southern Gospel
groups are rapidly adopting the "music is neutral" philosophy of the
Contemporary Christian Music world. In fact, any walls that once
existed to separate Southern Gospel from the Christian rock world are
rapidly being torn down. Commercial Southern gospel today is one of
the branches of the larger CCM world. In this presentation we give
the history of Southern Gospel quartets in the early 1900s and
describe the evolution of the music toward commercialism and
entertainment, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s. We show how
Southern Gospel quartets adopted the sexy dance music of the early
1900s, borrowing rhythms from ragtime, jazz, western swing, honky
tonk, boogie woogie, and the blues. We show that there have been two
streams of Southern Gospel since the mid-1900s, a conservative stream
and a contemporary stream. We reveal the close connection between
Southern Gospel and the formation of rock music in the 1950s. We
describe the vast influence that Bill Gaither has wielded on the
Southern Gospel field since the 1980s. We document Gaither's rapid
transition into the contemporary pop sounds and expose his ecumenical
philosophy and show that this unscriptural philosophy is permeating
Southern Gospel. The presentation concludes with four practical
suggestions about "When to Avoid Southern Gospel Music." Way of Life
Literature, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061. 866-295-4143
(voice), fbns@wayoflife.org (e-mail), http://www.wayoflife.org (web
site).
IS TODAY'S CHRISTIAN MUSIC "SACRED"? by Gordon Sears. "You may not
have noticed that the word SACRED is no longer used in connection
with gospel music. Perhaps this is because the word 'sacred' means
'holy, consecrated, opposed to profane and secular,' according to
Webster's dictionary. ... Separation from the world in music is just
as important as any other area of Bible separation." An excerpt from
Is Today's Christian Music "Sacred"? 32 pages. Songfest, P.O. Box
182, Coldwater, MI 49036. 517-238-4877 (voice), songfest@cbpu.com
(e-mail), www.songfest.org (web site).
MEASURING THE MUSIC: ANOTHER LOOK AT THE CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC
DEBATE by John Makujina. The author of this book takes a discerning
stand against CCM and brings out many important facts in this new
book. Chapter titles include "Worldliness According to the New
Testament," "Rock Music and Body Image," "The Language of Clothing,"
"Toward the Meaning of Rock," "Rock Music and Psychological Studies,"
and "The History of Ecclesiastical Music and CCM." 303 pages. Schmul
Publishing, P.O. Box 716, Salem, OH 44460. 800-772-6657 (orders),
330-222-0001 (fax).
MUSIC IN THE BALANCE by Frank Garlock and Kurt Woetzel. In our
estimation, this 204-page book is one of the best on the subject of
Christian music. The authors, both accomplished musicians, present a
wealth of well-researched information as they delve into the complex
subject of musical rhythms. Their thesis is that "order in music
offers harmony in life." They show how melody, harmony, and rhythm
combine together to form spiritual or unspiritual music. "If the body
and physical things are a priority in one's life, that person is
sensual. If the rhythm is the primary dominating part of any piece of
music, then that music is sensual" (p. 65). 204 pages. Majesty Music,
P.O. Box 6524, Greenville, SC 29606. 800-334-1071 (orders),
info@majestymusic.com (e-mail), http://www.majestymusic.com/ (web
site).
Dr. Garlock also has a six-part video series which deals with the
nature of music. It is filled with helpful graphics and musical
examples which illustrate the various points. It is titled the
LANGUAGE OF MUSIC. Majesty Music, P.O. Box 6524, Greenville, SC
29606. 800-334-1071 (orders), info@majestymusic.com (e-mail),
http://www.majestymusic.com/ (web site).
POP GOES THE GOSPEL: ROCK IN THE CHURCH by John Blanchard. This is an
excellent book written from a British perspective. 203 pages.
Evangelical Press, 12 Wooler St., Darlington, Co Durham DL1 IRQ,
England.
ROCK MUSIC VS. THE GOD OF THE BIBLE by David Cloud. An extensive
examination of rock music and its evil influence on society. Chapters
include "My Experience with Rock Music" (the author's testimony),
"The Roots of Rock" (focusing on the blues, jazz, black spirituals,
and Southern Gospel), "The Pioneers of Rock" (the families and lives
of pioneer rockers, the influence of 50s rock on society, etc.), "The
Character of Rock Music," "Rock and the Occult," "Rock and
Spirituality," "Rock and Violence," "Rock and Love," "Rock and
Voodoo," "Rock and Drugs," "The Rock & Roll Deathstyle" (a list of
more than 500 rockers who have died young due to the rock & roll
lifestyle), "Rock and Rebellion," "Rock Music and Insanity," "Rock
Musicians as Mediums," "Rock Music and Pagan Religion," "Death Metal
Rock Music," and "How to Raise a Rock and Roll Rebel." 430 pages,
7X8, perfect bound. Way of Life Literature, P.O. Box 610368, Port
Huron, MI 48061. 866-295-4143 (voice), fbns@wayoflife.org (e-mail),
http://www.wayoflife.org (web site). See the Way of Life online
catalog.
SOUND CHRISTIAN MUSIC VS. CCM by David Cloud. This high-quality
two-hour multi-media video presentation deals with the errors and
philosophies that permeate contemporary Christian music and
demonstrates conclusively the dangers of borrowing the world's music.
A multiplicity of photographs of individuals, books, and other visual
aids are professionally mixed into this high-quality presentation to
illustrate the message. The presentation includes quotes and
background on rockers, bluesmen and CCM artists like Jimi Hendrix,
Professor Longhair, BB King, Timothy Leary, Robert Johnson, the
Beatles, the Grateful Dead, David Bowie, John Lennon, Paul McCartney,
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Messiah Prophet, Petra,
Bob Larson, Phil Keaggy, Phil Driscoll, Sheila Walsh, Jennifer Knapp,
John Wimber, DC Talk, Audio Adrenaline, Sandy Patti, the Supertones,
Gary Chapman, Kirk Franklin, Kathy Troccoli, Michael Card, John
Michael Talbot and Rich Mullins, among others. It also deals with
contemporary Southern Gospel as represented by the Gaithers. The
presentation examines the overt worldliness in lifestyle, appearance,
and methods of the Contemporary Christian Music industry. Further,
it shows the connection between the charismatic movement, the Roman
Catholic Church, and sound, Bible-believing churches which adopt the
music and philosophies of CCM. Is music neutral? Should Christians
rock? Isn't CCM a good way to entice the world into the church? Where
should we draw the line in Christian music? How does worldly music
enter Bible-believing churches? What are the dangers of this new
music? Isn't it legalistic to have specific standards for music? For
Bible answers to these and many other important questions on the
issue of music, we highly recommend this video. Many who have viewed
the video have said that it is the best presentation on the dangers
of Contemporary Christian Music that they have seen. Way of Life
Literature, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061. 866-295-4143
(voice), fbns@wayoflife.org (e-mail), http://www.wayoflife.org (web
site). See the Way of Life online catalog.
WHY I LEFT THE CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC MOVEMENT: CONFESSIONS OF
A FORMER WORSHIP LEADER by Dan Lucarini. The author was heavily
involved in rock and roll before he was saved; and after his
conversion in 1973, he was the leader of contemporary praise teams in
two churches. In that capacity he assisted in moving the
congregations from traditional to contemporary music. He was an
enthusiastic supporter of Contemporary Christian Music and defended
it with the standard arguments: music is neutral; music is merely a
matter of personal preference; the Bible doesn't say rock music is
evil; it's the heart that matters not the music; Martin Luther and
the Wesleys used contemporary music in their day; rock music is
necessary for evangelism; God is using CCM to save and disciple
teens; etc. Though this book is not large (141 pages), the author
does an excellent job of refuting the arguments used to defend CCM
and of laying out the biblical grounds for separating from it. The
author explains that Contemporary Christian Music is not merely music
but is a philosophy of the Christian life. This is why it usually
brings such rapid and radical changes when it enters a Christian's
life, home, or church. CCM is upheld and accompanied by a philosophy
of tolerance and non-judgmentalism that eventually reaches to all
areas of the Christian experience. In a fascinating section in
chapter 17, "Down the slippery slope of blended services," the author
describes how he personally assisted in moving churches from
traditional to contemporary music. He gives the steps that are
involved, and they are a loud warning to pastors who care about these
things. The last couple of chapters contain suggestions for pastors
who are struggling with the music issue and who are being pressured
to allow the introduction of contemporary music. The author gives
some practical tips about how to keep CCM out of the church. He also
gives some tips for how to choose sound music. 141 pages, perfect
bound. Evangelical Press, 2002, P.O. Box 84, Auburn, MA 01501,
sales@evangelicalpress.org.
HIMNARIOS
BEEBE PUBLICATIONS. 166 Swan Lake Dr., Stockbridge, GA 30281-6107.
800-828-4595 (orders), 770-474-3636 (voice), 770-389-4833 (fax),
beebe5@bellsouth.net (e-mail), http://www.beebepublications.com (web
site). They carry 36 different hymnals and offer discounts to
churches which order in quantity.
MAJESTY MUSIC, P.O. Box 6524, Greenville, SC 29606. 800-334-1071
(orders), 803-242-6722. http://www.majestymusic.com/ (web site).
MATERIALES PARA DIRECTORES DE MUSICA
ALL ABOUT THE CHURCH MUSIC DIRECTOR by Wally & Winifred Beebe. This
1998 book deals song leading, accompanists, the invitation, choirs,
specials, doctrine and standards, copyrights, even radio broadcasts.
109 pages. Sword of the Lord, Box 1099, 224 Bridge Ave.,
Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 800-247-9673 (orders), 615-893-6700 (voice),
615-895-7447 (fax), booksales@swordofthelord.com (e-mail),
www.swordofthelord.com (web site).
BEGINNING SONG LEADING TECHNIQUES by Steve Attaway. This video
production is well done and the music used as samples is excellent.
There is an introduction to musical notes, demonstrations for leading
various types of music (2,3,4,6, and 9 beats), and various pointers
for church song leading. At-A-Boy Productions, P.O. Box 62, Argyle,
TX 76226. 940-464-2069. Please note that it is possible that Attaway
has changed his musical styles since first producing this video, and
we cannot guarantee that he currently promotes sound Christian music.
CHORAL DIRECTOR'S REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE GUIDE by Lewis Gordon
(Parker Publishing Company, West Nyack, New York). This book was
described by a reader as follows: "It is easy reading with excellent
ideas about working with your group, building their vocal quality
(breathing, warming up, etc.). It shows the basic directing patterns
and conducting techniques. It also includes a brief description of
Music history."
CHURCH MUSIC FOR THE GLORY OF GOD by Urang (Christian Service
Foundation, Moline, Illinois). This book is currently out of print.
ESSENTIALS IN CONDUCTING by Gehrkens (Presser). This book is out of
print, but it is possible to obtain archival copies for those willing
to pay for it. Presser Company, 1 Presser Place, Bryn Mawr,
Pennsylvania 19010. 610-525-3636 (voice), 610-527-7841 (fax),
presser@presser.com (e-mail), http://www.presser.com (web site).
CORRESPONDENCE MUSIC COURSE by Bryan Dodson. This course includes a
video by Christian musician/evangelist Alan Ives. Generations Baptist
Mission, R.R. # 2, Box 424, Hunlock Creek, PA. 18621. 717-542-7442
(voice), 717-542-5882 (fax), gbm@mail.microserve.net (e-mail).
HOW TO DIRECT MUSIC. A course in church music direction. Swan
Productions, 7122 Franklin Rd., Murfreesboro, TN 37128. 615-904-2156.
LINDSAY TERRY AND CHURCH MUSIC: A MANUAL FOR CHOIR MEMBERS, MUSIC
DIRECTORS, AND PASTORS. This is an excellent book by a fundamental
Baptist music director with many helpful suggestions for developing a
spiritual church music program. Includes information on the concept
of church music, various aspects of the choir, fundamentals of
conducting, the relationship of the pastor to the music program,
Christian music in the home, and effective congregational singing.
The book is available from Sword of the Lord, Box 1099, 224 Bridge
Ave., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 800-247-9673 (orders), 615-893-6700
(voice), 615-895-7447 (fax), booksales@swordofthelord.com (e-mail),
www.swordofthelord.com (web site). I called Brother Lindsay at his
home in Texas, and he told me that the book has been revised and is
being republished. He can be contacted at Forward Leadership
Resources, 3526 Lakeview Parkway, Suite B-230, Rowlett, TX 75088.
800-874-6359.
THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC by Kenneth W. Osbeck (Kregel Publications).
This book covers the history of the development of sacred music,
qualifications for a church music director, congregational singing,
children's choirs, young people's choirs, senior's choirs, the
instrumental program, and the worship service. The author was a
teacher at Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary and at the Grand
Rapids School of the Bible and Music. Kregel Bookstores, P.O. Box
2607, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2607. 800-776-0988 (orders),
616-459-9444 (voice), 888-873-2665 (fax),
http://www.gospelcom.net/kregel/pub/welcome.html (web site).
SOFT (ACE) MUSIC COURSE by Accelerated Christian Education (ACE).
This is described by a friend as follows: "This would probably be
great for most church song leaders. It seems to be a very thorough
course designed for a one semester upper level high school elective.
Suggested retail price was about $49.90 which includes six PACEs, two
score & test keys, and two cassette tapes that go with the course.
Almost half of the cost is the tapes; of course, we only keep one or
two sets at the school and reuse them for each student." School of
Tomorrow, P.O. Box 299000, Lewisville, TX 75029-9000. 972-315-1776,
comments@schooloftomorrow.com (e-mail),
http://www.schooloftomorrow.com/ (web site).
SONG LEADERSHIP by Homer Rodeheaver (The Rodeheaver Company).
Rodeheaver (1880-1955)was the famous music director and hymn writer
who led music for Billy Sunday and William Biederwolf, then founded
the Summer School of Sacred Music at Winona Lake and the Rodeheaver
Hall-Mack Company to publish gospel music. This book is currently out
of print.
SONG LEADING AND CHURCH MUSIC by Don Scovill, c/o Ambassador Baptist
College, P.O. Box 158, Lattimore, NC 28089. 704-434-0303 (voice). Dr.
Scovill is the music at Ambassador Baptist College (founded by Ron
Comfort), and this is a practical book on song leading and church
music. It contains illustrations.
UPBEAT DOWNBEAT: BASIC CONDUCTING PATTERNS AND TECHNIQUES by Sandra
Willetts. Professor of Choral Conducting at the University of Alabama
School of Music. Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tennessee. 1993.
YOU CAN LEAD SINGING: A SONG LEADER'S MANUAL by Glenn Lehman. Order
directly from Lehman at 850-477-8812. Or order via the web at Amazon
Books, P.O. Box 80387, Seattle, WA 98108-0387. 800-201-7575,
info@amazon.com (e-mail), http://www.amazon.com (web site).
VIDEO AND WORKBOOK by Don Woodard, Sr. 3248 India Hook Rd., Rock
Hill, SC 29732. 803-329-4998.
WHAT SHALL WE SING by Christopher Idle. The Fellowship of Word and
Spirit, P.O. Box 39, Buxton, Derbyshire England SK17 6PR, U.K.
ARREGLOS INSTRUMENTALES
DAVID E. SMITH PUBLICATIONS, 4826 Shabbona Rd., Deckerville, MI
48427. 800-672-2733 (orders), 810-376-8429 (voice),
despub@greatlakes.net (e-mail), www.despub.com (web site). Catalog
consisting of over 2,500 items by over 50 writers. Includes graded
solos and ensembles for woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, string
orchestra and concert band. Featured are "Heritage," a band method
supplement utilizing hymns and sacred songs sequenced to traditional
band methods, and "Hymnsembles" and "Hymns for Multiple Instruments"
which are designed to work with mix-and-match or unusual
instrumentations. Distributor for C.T. Smith Publications, Curnow
Press, Majestic Music (not to be confused with Majesty Music), and
Salvation Army.
HOPE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Carol Stream, IL 60187.
LILLENAS PUBLISHING, 2923 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109.
800-877-0700 (orders), 800-849-9872 (fax), http://www.lillenas.com/
(web site). 500 Hymns for Instruments (to go with the Worship in Song
hymnal).
MAJESTIC MUSIC, GNMS Order Dept., 10415 Beardslee Blvd., Bothell, WA
98011-3271. 800-821-9207 (voice), 425-489-2883 (voice), 425-489-2887
(fax). Recordings and arrangements for voice and instruments by
Gordon Schuster and other composers. See also David E. Smith
Publications. www.gnms.com/majestic (web site).
SOUNDFORTH, Greenville, SC 29614. 800-258-7288 (orders), 864-298-0268
(fax), www.soundforth.com/ (web site), soundforth@bju.edu (e-mail).
TABERNACLE PUBLISHING, 380 S. Main Pl., Carol Stream, IL 60187.
ARREGLOS CORALES
AMBASSADOR BIBLE COLLEGE. See Ideal Sacred Music.
C & L PUBLICATIONS. 135 White Oak Dr., Greenville SC 29607. Piano and
vocal.
CAMERATA TRIO. 915 Forrest Hill Dr., Clermont, FL 34711.
CHRISTIAN MELODY. Alan McGill, a noted Christian baritone, has 96
selections on eight cassettes. P.O. Box 292, Lutherville, MD 21094.
We must warn that McGill is not a separatist and his associations are
not all fundamentalist.
CHRISTIAN PURITIES FELLOWSHIP. Various conservative music titles from
Foundations Bible College. P.O. Box 1166, Dunn, NC 28333.
800-849-8761 (orders), www.foundations.edu (web site).
CLARK, MIRIAN JARRELS. "While He Is Near." Lovely piano/vocal
arrangements. P.O. Box 292, Penn Laird, VA 22846.
CLEARWATER CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. Various recordings by college groups.
3400 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33759. 727-726-1153 ext. 603
(bookstore phone), http://www.clearwater.edu/ (web site).
COMFORTING MERCIES MUSIC, Box 207, Taylors, SC 29687.
CONCORD & HARMONY. This is the music ministry of Alan and Ellen Ives.
328 Rosalia Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901. 920-231-4807 (home),
920-235-5400 (Wyldewood Baptist Church),
http://www.wyldewood.org/cah/ (web site).
THE CYBER HYMNAL. This is a large resource. It contains a collection
of 2,100 hymns and gospel songs organized alphabetically. We would
not recommend every hymn, but there are some good ones in this
collection. The MIDI arrangements are tastefully done, at least the
ones we have listened to. The MIDI files are accompanied by the
lyrics and articles explaining the background information pertaining
to the hymn. There are also biographies of 120 hymn writers.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org
DAVID E. SMITH PUBLICATIONS, 4826 Shabbona Rd., Deckerville, MI
48427. 800-672-2733 (orders), 810-376-8429 (voice),
despub@greatlakes.net (e-mail), www.despub.com (web site). Catalog
consisting of over 2,500 items by over 50 writers. Includes graded
solos and ensembles for woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, string
orchestra and concert band. Featured are "Heritage," a band method
supplement utilizing hymns and sacred songs sequenced to traditional
band methods, and "Hymnsembles" and "Hymns for Multiple Instruments"
which are designed to work with mix-and-match or unusual
instrumentations. Distributor for C.T. Smith Publications, Curnow
Press, Majestic Music (not to be confused with Majesty Music), and
Salvation Army.
DISCOVER CHRISTIAN MUSIC, 519 Piedmont Golf Course Rd., Piedmont, SC
29673. 800-767-4326) (orders), http://www.dcmrecordings.com/ (web
site).
DRAMATIC DIFFERENCE PUBLICATIONS, RR #3, Box 3178, Farmington, ME
04938. 207-778-2766 (voice). ddp@exploremaine.com (e-mail),
http://www.dramaticdifference.com (web site). This sound music
ministry is operated by Mrs. Sandi Rebert, wife of Pastor Rebert of
New Hope Baptist Church in Farmington, Maine. Selections include
Dramatic Hymn Stories, Bible Women of Virtue, and Christmas Memories.
FAIRHAVEN BAPTIST COLLEGE, 86 E. Oak Hill Rd., Chesterton, IN 46304.
800-733-3422 (orders), 219-926-6636 (voice), Fairhaven@CleanInter.net
(e-mail).
FAITH MUSIC MISSIONS, Boeke Road Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2463,
Evansville, IN 47728. 800-867-0554 (orders),
www.faithmusicmissions.com (web site). Faith Music Missions "does not
tolerate CCM, modern Southern Gospel or any type of music with a rock
beat, regardless of the words." In addition to a wealth of beautiful
music, Faith Music Missions has many other helpful resources. They
offer a line of conservative, drumless soundtracks. They produce
Congregational Evangelistic style piano hymns on CDs "for the church
or servant of God to use in lieu of a pianist or to assist their
music program." They also have recording and duplication services,
blank tapes, etc.
FAITHWAY BAPTIST COLLEGE OF CANADA, Faithway Baptist Church, 1964
Salem Rd., Ajax, Ontario L1S 4S7. 905-686-0951 (voice), 905-686-1450
(fax), faithway@faithway.org (e-mail), www.faithway.org (web site).
FISHER, TIM. See Sacred Music Services.
FOUNDATIONS BIBLE COLLEGE. See Christian Purities Fellowship.
GRACE FOR ALL PUBLICATIONS. 513 East Park Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554.
304-367-8918 (voice), info@grace4all.com (e-mail),
http://www.grace4all.com (web site).
GREER, GORDON AND JEAN, 605 Del Norte Rd., Greenville, SC 29615.
864-244-9152 (voice), Jgreer@bju.edu (e-mail). The Greers have two
sacred music CDs.
HEART PUBLICATIONS, P.O. Box 116, Pembine, WI 54156.
HIBBARD, DAVID, 291 Clayton-Aura Rd., Glassboro, NJ 08028.
856-863-4992, hibbardfamilyministries@juno.com or dhibbard@juno.com.
The following is from Way of Life's Friday Church News Notes for
Sept. 10, 2004: "A new sacred music CD, Along Life's Road: Songs for
My Saviour, by David Hibbard is a resource that I would highly
recommend. The selection of songs is a good combination of new and
old, including some that I had not heard before; and the rendition is
truly sacred. He avoids the world's fleshly sounds; there is no
sensual backbeat; the music doesn't make you want to dance; it turns
your thoughts to God and to the things of God. Hibbard has a
wonderful voice and the accompanying piano and strings are pleasant,
but the voice and music are clearly there only to fortify the
message, not detract from or contradict it; and this is an important
characteristic of good Christian music."
IDEAL SACRED MUSIC. Ambassador Baptist College, P.O. Box 158,
Lattimore, NC 28089. P.O. Box 158, Lattimore, NC 28089. 704-434-0303
(voice), 704-434-8331 (fax), www.ambassadors.edu (web site),
ambassadorbaptistcollege@juno.com (e-mail). Choral and instrumental
arrangements.
JOYFUL NOISE MUSIC. Congregational and listening hymns on piano. Dale
Dutridge, www.joyfulnoisemusic.com (web site).
KINGSWAY MUSIC, Lottbridge Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NT,
United Kingdom. A series of 12 CDs called "The Hymns Makers."
KNIES, VALERIE. Mrs. Knies is a missionary to Hungary, and samples of
her music can be found at her web site - http://www.valerieknies.com.
Order from Melissa Roberts, Mukwonago Baptist Church, 1610 Honeywell
Rd., Mukwonago, WI 53149. 262-363-4197 (voice),
valerie@valerieknies.com (e-mail).
LOWERY, DOUG. Box 342, Sun Prairie, WI 53590. 920-478-4286 (voice).
Has a tape/CD/songbook with vocal solos and duets and choral numbers.
MAKKEDAH MUSIC, 10 Michael Dr., Greenville, SC 29611. 864-269-1771
(voice).
MAJESTIC MUSIC, GNMS Order Dept., 10415 Beardslee Blvd., Bothell, WA
98011-3271. 800-821-9207 (voice), 425-489-2883 (voice), 425-489-2887
(fax). Recordings and arrangements for voice and instruments by
Gordon Schuster and other composers. See also David E. Smith
Publications. www.gnms.com/majestic (web site).
MAJESTY MUSIC, P.O. Box 6524, Greenville, SC 29606. 800-334-1071
(orders), 803-242-6722 (voice). http://www.majestymusic.com/ (web
site). While most of the music produced by Majesty Music is
excellent, we must warn that some of the newer recordings are moving
in a contemporary direction. This is particularly true of the newer
Patch the Pirate children's tapes.
MARANATHA BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, 745 W. Main St., Watertown, WI
53094. 920-261-9300 (voice), 920-261-9109 (fax),
administration@mbbc.edu (e-mail), www.mbbc.edu (web site). As of 1998
Maranatha Baptist Bible College offered 20 tapes and CDs of music.
MARSHALL FAMILY, P.O. Box 5264, Astoria, NY 11105. 718-728-4410
(voice), jmarsh777@aol.com (e-mail), www.av1611.org/marshall (web
site).
MILLER, ABIGAIL. Her music is "a blend of peaceful original songs and
old-fashioned hymns, accompanied by an array of instruments, such as
the harp, cello, violin, viola, guitar, piano, and flute." Only
available on the internet --
http://abigailmiller.com/html/amctjpurchase.html
MUSIC FOR MINISTRY. Good selection of conservative piano soundtracks
produced by Sharon Fields, a pastor's wife and accomplished pianist.
8431 W. Mission Lane, Peoria, AZ 85345. 623-412-7931 (voice),
http://www.musicforministry.com/ (web site),
musicforministry@integrity.com (e-mail).
NATOLI, MICHAEL. He has an album called "Legacy." 2509 W. City Point
Rd., Hopewell, VA 23860. 804-452-0739.
NORTHLAND BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, W10085 Pike Plains Road, Dunbar, WI
54119. 715-324-6900 (voice), 715-324-6133 (fax), info@nbbc.edu
(e-mail), www.nbbc.edu (web site).
OGLESBY, MINA. 632 North Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
OKLAHOMA BAPTIST COLLEGE. 5517 NW 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73127.
405-943-3326 (voice), 405-946-9150 (fax), jav9@juno.com (e-mail).
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTIAN RADIO MUSIC
STORE. This online store offers a
wide variety of traditional Christian music. 817-652-3771,
http://www.oldchristianmusic.com/
OUTREACH QUARTET, 419 S. Montgomery, Watertown, WI 53094.
PAYNE, GENE AND BARBARA. See Scripture Songs Publications.
PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. 25 Brent Lane, Box 18000, Pensacola, FL
32523-9160. 877-787-4723 (voice), 850-479-6548 (fax), 850-478-8496
(voice), www.pcci.edu/pts (web site). Though I have not listened to
much of Pensacola's music, that which I have heard is good. On their
radio network (which has more than 50 satellite stations across the
country) they are moving toward a more contemporary approach; so
their music bears watching.
PETTIT, STEVE. See Heart Publications.
PINNER PUBLICATIONS, 800-884-6775. String solos, duets etc.
REJOICE PUBLICATIONS, Associate Pastor Mark Poorman, Woodcrest
Baptist Church, 6875 University Ave. NE. Fridley, MN 55432.
763-571-6409 (church), 763-780-9835 (home). Cantatas, solos, duets, a
wedding book, etc.
SACRED MUSIC SERVICES, P.O. Box 17072, Greenville, SC 29606.
800-767-4326 (orders), www.smsrecordings.com (web site).
SCRIPTURE SONGS PUBLICATIONS, 5510 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC
27609. 919-876-0585 (voice).
SEIDEL, LENNY. Grace Unlimited Ministries, 7124 Freshaire Dr.,
Springfield, VA 22153.
SHEPHERD'S STAFF MINISTRIES, 9426 Brookville Road, Indianapolis, IN
46239. 317-862-4908 (voice), ssm@tcon.net (e-mail),
http://mem.tcon.net/ssm/ (web site).
SMITH, DAVID E. See David E. Smith Publications.
SONGFEST. Gordon Sears, P.O. Box 182, Coldwater, MI 49036.
517-238-4877 (voice), songfest@cbpu.com (e-mail), www.songfest.org
(web site). Distribute music by the Old Fashioned Revival Hour as
well as by the Sears family.
SOUNDFORTH, Greenville, SC 29614. 800-258-7288 (orders), 864-298-0268
(fax), www.soundforth.com/ (web site), soundforth@bju.edu (e-mail).
Music tapes and arrangements, song books, choir and choral,
children's music programs, dramas. Also "A Guide to Hymn Playing" by
Rebecca Bonam and Duane Ream.
SWORD PUBLISHERS, P.O. Box 290, Redmond, WA 98073-0290. 425-391-7315
(voice). Several excellent music selections.
THE WILDS Christian Camp and Conference Center. Order their music via
the Internet from Worthwhile Company Online Mall --
www.worthwhile.com/mall/storefront.asp (web site).
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