SKU: GI.G-8462

ISBN 9781622771004. English.

The volume you are holding is a vivid testimony …to the value of examining this variety and dynamism from multiple, overlapping points of view …to the value of both realist and idealist voices …to the value of articulating wisdom. From the foreword by John D. Witvliet, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Since the publication of the first volume of Readings in African American Church Music and Worship, public and academic interest in the music and worship in black churches has significantly increased. This second volume makes available the most recent scholarship on twenty-first-century developments and trends, through a representative number of articles, essays, and chapters written by brilliant musicians, authors, and theologians of our time. The list of contributors includes some of the finest emerging scholars, whose voices we will be hearing for years to come, as well as offerings from seasoned authors, whose research and writings are well regarded by peers and the worshiping community at large. The significant contributions—from names new and familiar—greatly broaden the field of study. The 43 chapters of this volume are divided into 7 categories: Worship and Liturgical Practices Perspectives on Praise and Worship Liturgical Theologies Hip Hop and/in the Church Proclamation of the Word Perspectives on Women and Gender Hymnody: Sound and Sense Insightful, thought-provoking, challenging, hopeful—this volume will be a source of knowledge, a stimulus for discussion, and a call to (re)consider the many and varied viewpoints of the African American church. Featuring the writings of: James Abbington, LaTrese Adkins, Sandra L. Barnes, Tuere A. Bowles, Ruthlyn Bradshaw, Michael Joseph Brown, Melvin L. Butler, James H. Cone, David Douglas Daniels III, Robert Darden, Leo H. Davis Jr., Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Michael Fox, Kenyatta R. Gilbert, Daniel White Hodge, Birgitta J. Johnson, Alisha Jones, Tammy L. Kernodle, S T Kimbrough, Jr., Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan, Cleophus J. LaRue, Monica T. Leach, Tamura Lomax, Pamela P. Martin, Marvin A. McMickle, Monica R. Miller, Stephanie Y. Mitchem, Thomasina Neely-Chandler, Deborah S. Pollard, Luke A. Powery, Samuel D. Proctor, Teresa L. Reed, Braxton D. Shelley, Martha Simmons, Josef Sorett, Rodney A. Teal, Frank Thomas, Kathleen S. Turner, Kenneth C. Ulmer, Gayle Wald, James Melvin Washington, Ralph C. Watkins, Lisa M. Weaver, Melinda E. Weekes, Christina Zanfagna James Abbington is Associate Professor of Church Music and Worship, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. He also serves as Executive Editor of the African American Church Music Series, published by GIA Publications, Inc.

SKU: WD.080689657238

UPC: 080689657238.

Bread of Heaven, Cup of Salvation, arranged and orchestrated by Daniel Semsen from his musical, We Are Witnesses, is a serene anthem that builds into a powerful melody, perfect for bringing your congregation into a time of Communion. This compelling anthem reminds us of Christ’s body that was broken for us and His blood that redeemed us.

SKU: GI.G-9109

UPC: 785147910985. Scripture: Daniel 3, Daniel 6, Daniel 14, Jonah 2, Matthew 12:40.

This exhilarating rhythmic romp is designed for the intermediate to advanced ensemble. The melody is often found in the middle range of bells and care should be taken to bring it out. This amusing and entertaining arrangement is well suited for ringers eager for a challenge and an audience who is ready for a good time. A compatible 2, 3 octave version (G-7464) is also available. 3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells with optional 2 octaves Handchimes.

SKU: HP.9085

UPC: 763628190859.

In Little Seeds you will find new hymns from my heart. My devotional life is given to you in my hymnwriting. During the past three years I have been writing songs for the unity of the church - songs reminding us of our baptism. I have been writing biblical story hymns for lesser-known characters. I have written paperless songs that may be easily memorized. I set a Rumi poem. There are new hymns for Christian missions from everywhere to everywhere. You will find new texts and musical settings for folk songs from around the world. I hope I have treated these with the love and respect they deserve. You will find alternate arrangements of some songs that may be useful in different settings. Lim Swee Hong composed three tunes for this collection at my request. I am also pleased to include Lianne Tan's first published hymn tune in Little Seeds.