Foundations of Christian Music
In the study of Christian liturgical music, the first three centuries of the Christian era are foundational. Seldom, however, does this period receive serious attention from scholars. One of the reasons for this oversight is the fluid auditory environment of this period, and the inadequacy of the Western concept of ""music"" to describe this environment. Foundations of Christian Music addresses this lacuna by exploring the auditory environment of first-century CE Judaism and emerging Christianity until the time of Constantine (d. 337). Through a consideration of the text, styles, forms, performance, and settings of Jewish and early Christian worship, Foundations offers an unusually rich perspective on the lyrical nature of emerging Christian worship.
Foundations of Christian Music
In the study of Christian liturgical music, the first three centuries of the Christian era are foundational. Seldom, however, does this period receive serious attention from scholars. One of the reasons for this oversight is the fluid auditory environment of this period, and the inadequacy of the Western concept of ""music"" to describe this environment. Foundations of Christian Music addresses this lacuna by exploring the auditory environment of first-century CE Judaism and emerging Christianity until the time of Constantine (d. 337). Through a consideration of the text, styles, forms, performance, and settings of Jewish and early Christian worship, Foundations offers an unusually rich perspective on the lyrical nature of emerging Christian worship.
In God Alone
This contemplative, meditative Christian music is inspired by scriptures. The music was begun as a way to remember the scriptures but may lead one into a deeper and closer experience with the Lord. It can be sung or listened to during meditation or it can be sung by choirs or congregations. There are a variety of moods expressed in this music and many are written as prayers. The music is easy to play.At His FeetBlessed Are YeBlessed Be HeBlest Am ICalm My Heart, O LordFill Me With Your PresenceFruit of the SpiritHe Humbled HimselfHeal Me TodayHere Am IHis Grace Is All I NeedHoly SpiritI Am Alive TodayI Will Lift Mine EyesIn God AloneIn My Darkness, You Are My LightLead Me to the RockListen, ListenNarrow Is the WayNo Eye Has SeenOur Lord is Faithful"Seek My Face"This Beautiful WorldYou Are the Water of My Soul
Go Big or Go Home
Platinum-award winning country music star Scotty McCreery shares his journey from North Carolina to American Idol and the top of the country music charts.American Idol was just a simple singing competition that seemed fun to audition for. Who knew what kind of doors it might open for a sixteen-year-old from Garner, North Carolina?Go Big or Go Home is the story of a kid with country songs in his soul. Daring to enter the limelight at a young age, Scotty found himself embraced by the nation, and even overseas, as he competed on season 10 of American Idol.In Go Big or Go Home, Scotty shares his journey from his North Carolina roots to winning America's most popular singing competition and launching the musical career he had always dreamed of. Along the way, Scotty teaches us: What it means to have an uncompromising faithThe power of dreaming bigThe importance of embracing your God-given talentsJoin Scotty as he shares a glimpse of where he came from and the impact his faith, family, and friends have had on a humble guy who keeps asking, "Why me?"Praise for Go Big or Go Home: "Revealing, touching, and often humorous, Go Big or Go Home takes fans behind the scenes of Scotty McCreery's journey so far and pulls back the curtain on American Idol and the music industry while McCreery navigates the tricky waters of instant fame with grace, insight, and, above all, gratitude for the gifts he has been given."--Melinda Newman, music journalist"Being an artist takes you out of your comfort zone and thrusts you into the world. Some of what you experience you are prepared for and some of it you aren't. To quote the country music prophet Aaron Tippin, 'You've got to stand for somethin' or you'll fall for anything.' Scotty McCreery stands for something. You hear it in his voice. You see it in his actions. And you feel it in his songs. This book outlines the wild ride he's been on being thrust into the world."--Josh Turner, Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum-selling MCA recording artist and bestselling author
Favorite Scriptures & Psalms
The 1st book From Slavery to Freedom A poem by Langston Hughes turned into a book and screen play for the United States Air Force written while stationed at Mountain Home Air force base Idaho, from Slavery To freedom, the book and screen play was written in honor of Black History month, the book and screenplay depicted the out rage and frustration of a former slave who realized that through the aminsipation proclamation, he was free in concept only, still living under the control and domination of the cruel injust taskmaster, who often stole his crops charged him a injust price for goods and services causing him to never escape the harsh cruel life of a slave the 2nd book the Silent Scream is a book that focuses on my concept of the abuse and neglect suffered by elderly people in this country at the hands of family members and legislation and regulations geared towards financial empowerment, rather than, support, love and compassion for the elderly, the silent scream also depict various event, people and circumstances I have experienced during mm 37 years of nursing my 3rd book From Africa wit love is a book written and devoted to clean water and sanitation of Sub-saharan Africa and to expose the pain and suffering African people encounter at the hands of there political leaders Empowered often by foreign governments interested only in the wealth and resources of the land of Africa Who empower dictators who kill, starve and maim there own people for financial gain The 4th book Favorite scriptures and psalm, is dedicated to the children of Yemen, as they daily experience The pain and suffering of war, famine disease, cholera separation migration and devastation.
Winning the Battle Before You
Winning That Battle before You is a book prepared and packaged to guide you spiritually on how to win the battle you are currently fighting in your life. Your battle may be about health, family issues, jobs, or addictions of any kind. It could be academic problems, marriage, fruits-of-the-womb cases, and other issues of limitations and challenges presently blocking your life and family. Your own battle could be spiritual issues attacking you due to your family DNA and inheritance, or it could also be spiritual attacks from household enemies or a cultic involvement and witchcraft. You may be experiencing the spirit of poverty or lack of progress in your life and family. You will be motivated to develop your fighting spirit through this book, which is a formula for winning that battle. The book is equipped to train you to fight this war as a soldier of Christ. God would never leave us without defensive mechanism as he sent us into the battle to regain our freedom from those demonic attacks and enemies of our progress. This book has positioned you to exercise your authority and be in the total domination over strongholds of the enemies fighting against you and your family. It is a training spiritual manual with written Words of God-the only truth that will win the battle for you and give you complete freedom.
Winning the Battle Before You
Winning That Battle before You is a book prepared and packaged to guide you spiritually on how to win the battle you are currently fighting in your life. Your battle may be about health, family issues, jobs, or addictions of any kind. It could be academic problems, marriage, fruits-of-the-womb cases, and other issues of limitations and challenges presently blocking your life and family. Your own battle could be spiritual issues attacking you due to your family DNA and inheritance, or it could also be spiritual attacks from household enemies or a cultic involvement and witchcraft. You may be experiencing the spirit of poverty or lack of progress in your life and family. You will be motivated to develop your fighting spirit through this book, which is a formula for winning that battle. The book is equipped to train you to fight this war as a soldier of Christ. God would never leave us without defensive mechanism as he sent us into the battle to regain our freedom from those demonic attacks and enemies of our progress. This book has positioned you to exercise your authority and be in the total domination over strongholds of the enemies fighting against you and your family. It is a training spiritual manual with written Words of God-the only truth that will win the battle for you and give you complete freedom.
How to Recieve the Holy Ghost
This book is summarized by teaching you about the tabernacle, which was under the Mosaic Law. It explains the meaning of some objects that were there that had a symbolic meaning. Moreover, you will understand why God was not happy with the Mosaic Law. It will also explain to you the meaning of sanctification and why we must be sanctified as well. You will see why Abraham and some of the other patriarchs were so important in the scriptures. In addition, this book will explain to you the proper way to be baptized and to prepare you for the indwelling of God's Spirit and why you need it. You will also know what to expect when it takes place. Besides, this book will teach you the importance of repentance before you're baptized. You'll understand how to be identified with Christ when he comes back, likewise your understanding of what strongholds are in the spiritual realm and how to free yourself from them. In fact, you'll learn about what kind of angel Satan was before he fell. Another thing that you will learn from reading this book is how fasting and prayer can give you power with God. You'll learn the proper way to fast. You'll also learn how to do warfare with the flesh and the devil. Likewise, this book will teach you more in depth what took place in the Upper Room. Also, it will explain to you who was there. Then it will explain to you why this particular book is so important. Consequently, I also have written down scriptures so that you can verify what I have written. Equally important, you'll learn the different operations of the Spirit of God and how he operates in the spiritual realm. In addition, you'll learn about the different gifts that are in the body of Christ. Another thing that this book will teach you about is the Corinthian Church and why Paul wrote some of the things that he did about judging. It will teach you various kinds of judging that is biblical. I also wrote some of my own supernatural experiences in this book as well. May the peace of God be with you all.
How to Recieve the Holy Ghost
This book is summarized by teaching you about the tabernacle, which was under the Mosaic Law. It explains the meaning of some objects that were there that had a symbolic meaning. Moreover, you will understand why God was not happy with the Mosaic Law. It will also explain to you the meaning of sanctification and why we must be sanctified as well. You will see why Abraham and some of the other patriarchs were so important in the scriptures. In addition, this book will explain to you the proper way to be baptized and to prepare you for the indwelling of God's Spirit and why you need it. You will also know what to expect when it takes place. Besides, this book will teach you the importance of repentance before you're baptized. You'll understand how to be identified with Christ when he comes back, likewise your understanding of what strongholds are in the spiritual realm and how to free yourself from them. In fact, you'll learn about what kind of angel Satan was before he fell. Another thing that you will learn from reading this book is how fasting and prayer can give you power with God. You'll learn the proper way to fast. You'll also learn how to do warfare with the flesh and the devil. Likewise, this book will teach you more in depth what took place in the Upper Room. Also, it will explain to you who was there. Then it will explain to you why this particular book is so important. Consequently, I also have written down scriptures so that you can verify what I have written. Equally important, you'll learn the different operations of the Spirit of God and how he operates in the spiritual realm. In addition, you'll learn about the different gifts that are in the body of Christ. Another thing that this book will teach you about is the Corinthian Church and why Paul wrote some of the things that he did about judging. It will teach you various kinds of judging that is biblical. I also wrote some of my own supernatural experiences in this book as well. May the peace of God be with you all.
Your True Value Is Inestimable
About the Book Your True Value Is Inestimable is borne of the fact that God is the author of life, and that our lives, beautified by His spirit, are meant to replicate His heavenly beauties and creativities with our endowments here on earth. It is a clarion call to stir up our gifts and be confident in the priceless and immeasurable worth engraved in us by the Almighty Potter Himself when He breathe life into us and called us His peculiar treasure. We are like the seeds of God, and every seed is supposed to replicate His image and His creative nature without fear or doubt, but with boldness and confidence that we are wonderfully and uniquely made and that He hears us when we call. Be bold. Be confident. And be spirit filled because your true value is inestimable!
The Pains and Gains of Anointing
Beloved, if you are in Christ Jesus, then you are anointed with an everlasting spiritual oil. You have the mandate to carry God around and reflect Him because Christ has reconciled you to God when He sent us the Holy Spirit. As you reflect Him, you keep His precepts and defend His Word.So whenever you hear "Touch not my anointed know ye that you are the anointed of God," and you are chosen for a specific purpose. Find your purpose in the Lord and fulfill it without fear or favor. God does not show favoritism; He has called you to His amazing love through the power of salvation in His dear son, Jesus Christ, the Anointed One. You are anointed, so let no one manipulate you or deceive you. Stand with the truth in the word of God always, and remember, unto freedom you are called!
Easy Chord Melody for Jazz Guitar
This book has the objective to open a window on how to understand the concepts of jazz arrangement, its vocabulary, colours, and function in todays modern guitar playing. In my mind, it was idealized initially for those who play the guitar by sight reading, with a deep guitar knowledge. Although after some consideration, I decided to open the opportunity to everyone who loves this magnificent and difficult instrument we tenderly call the guitar. With this in mind, I have included a set of tablature as well as the chord charts on top of the music stave for those with a reasonable musical knowledge to more fully enjoy this book. Finally, I welcome guitarists from all styles and backgrounds, from classical to jazz, from blues to rock, from metal to flamenco so that everyone can join together in this amazing adventure of sounds.
Raising Praise for All Our Days
Raising Praise for All Our Days: New Lyrics for Familiar and Beloved American Tunes draws from the deep reservoir of classic and beloved tunes known to generations of Americans and pairs them with lyrics that proclaim the love of God and the joy that comes from living with that love. Carol Carlson, the lyricist, has tapped into the insights she has gained from homeschooling her children. Working with them has shown her how powerfully singing aids memory. That realization sparked her desire to help others learn about and live with the love of God. The presentation of each song in Raising Praise for All Our Days suggests the tune to which the new lyrics fit. So, for instance, O, Give Me a Heart pairs with the classic tune for Home on the Range. The verse lifts up a life that brings God glory: O, give me a heart, yes, a big happy heart / That cares for Your children each day. / Make me happy to be Your hands and Your feet / So glory to You can be raised. Raising Praise for All Our Days: New Lyrics for Familiar and Beloved American Tunes promises to breathe new life into old tunes while bringing those time-tested and beloved melodies to the joyous task of giving voice to praises that celebrate Gods love for His children.
Music of Canada (Revised)
Written by Timothy McGee, professor of music at the University of Toronto, the narrative ranges across the many genres of music that have flourished in Canada: art music, folk and popular music, church music, and jazz. Since the book is non-technical in its approach so that it may be easily understood by those not specifically trained in music, the author has thoughtfully provided separate analytical sections for the more advanced reader.Abounding in music examples and replete with illustrations which vividly reflect each era of Canadian history, the volume also includes an anthology of thirteen complete works (or movements) by prominent Canadian composers, past and present. Each chapter begins with a brief summary of the social and political background of the period under discussion, so that its music may be understood within the context of Canadian history. The double heritage--French and English--which has both enriched and troubled Canadian cultural life, is traced from its origins to the present day. A final chapter departs from this chronological format to focus on the music of the Indian and Inuit people and comment on its sociocultural significance. Finally, an appendix including the sources of all the music discussed, a bibliography, discography, and filmography rounds out this ground-breaking volume.
Worship Guitar In Six Weeks
DISCOVER: How HUNDREDS of People are Learning to Play Guitar for the First Time. Want to learn to play guitar, but haven't found the right course? Perhaps you've tried free online sites that promise a lot, but simply do not deliver high value content. One solution to this problem is "Worship Guitar In Six Weeks". Six Weeks - 13 Chords - Learn How to Tune - Learn About Rhythm It's not easy to learn guitar by yourself. But what you may not realize is it's fairly easy to do so with the right training course. Using 10 minutes each day to learn at a pace of about three chords per week will give you all you need to be a "guitar player" in six weeks. You'll learn how to buy a guitar, how to tune, what accessories to spend your money on. "Worship Guitar In Six Weeks" is unique in that it walks you through EACH NEW CHORD with (1) a picture of someone fretting the chord (2) a chord diagram clearly demonstrating where to put your fingers and (3) a "UNIQUE to this book" step-by-step, written out process of where to place each finger and in which order. This is critical to your success. LEARN: 13 guitar chords, how to strum and how to play with a band or by yourself. ORDER: "Worship Guitar In Six Weeks: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Learning Rhythm Guitar for Christian Worship Music"
The Complete Book of Les Mis廨ables
The ideal companion book to the musical Les Mis矇rablesContains more than 100 color and black-and-white photographsFollows the story of the musical from 1985 as it became an international hit Ever since its opening night on October 5, 1985, Les Mis矇rables has been the world's longest running and most beloved musical. Countless productions have played in 319 cities across 42 countries. It has won over 100 major theatre awards, including an Olivier, Grammy, and Tony. Approximately 70 million people have been entranced by the musical across the globe. This is the ideal partner book to this incredible musical. Over 100 color and black-and-white photographs follow the show from its inspiration in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel to the first Paris production and the developments on an international hit. Edward Behr connects firsthand interviews with the authors, producer, cast members, directors, and designers. The show, and the novel that inspired it, contains a tale of romance, fortune, war, loss, love, the French revolution, and second chances. It is a timeless story loved by many, and The Complete Book of Les Mis矇rables chronicles its journey.
Mirror of the Soul
Mirror of the Soul is a reference to the precious metal silver and its superior reflective abilities. Silver jewelry reflects one's personality and silver instruments, which render the purest tones, have the ability to reflect one's soul. Classical flutist Tania M. DeVizia uses her silver flute as a tool to connect with the divine and thus mirror her soul. In this book, she merges theology and science, time and eternity and hands-on healing with sound healing. She analyzes and reflects upon the five roles of Jesus when he walked this earth and describes the manner in which music and art mirror His roles of Good Shepherd, Healer and Miracle Worker, Carpenter and Stone Mason, Fisher of Men and Son of God. Her text reflects her quest for truth. She believes we have an innate desire to reflect the highest ideals of the Creator in all our works of art. The words on these pages mirror the soul of a flutist who enjoys listening, observing, analyzing, hearing, and sharing her insights with others.
Mirror of the Soul
Mirror of the Soul is a reference to the precious metal silver and its superior reflective abilities. Silver jewelry reflects one's personality and silver instruments, which render the purest tones, have the ability to reflect one's soul. Classical flutist Tania M. DeVizia uses her silver flute as a tool to connect with the divine and thus mirror her soul. In this book, she merges theology and science, time and eternity and hands-on healing with sound healing. She analyzes and reflects upon the five roles of Jesus when he walked this earth and describes the manner in which music and art mirror His roles of Good Shepherd, Healer and Miracle Worker, Carpenter and Stone Mason, Fisher of Men and Son of God. Her text reflects her quest for truth. She believes we have an innate desire to reflect the highest ideals of the Creator in all our works of art. The words on these pages mirror the soul of a flutist who enjoys listening, observing, analyzing, hearing, and sharing her insights with others.
Songs My Grandma Sang
In a conversation about his teaching and preaching style, Michael Curry notes with a laugh that hymns and songs of faith were always a part of the mix. "I learned what I believed in the songs I heard my family-especially my grandmother-sing. We sang our faith every day." Out of that strong foundation, Bishop Curry shares the music of his childhood-the songs that have grown with him to shape an adult and vibrant faith.
101 More Hymn Stories
Now with a new cover! This book offers the inspiring true stories behind 101 of your favorite hymns. It is excellent for devotional reading, sermon illustrations, and bulletin inserts, as well as for historical or biographical research.
Shabbat Anthology
(Transcontinental Music Folios). Enliven and enrich your Sabbath services with new and newly arranged music for today's worship. The Shabbat Anthology brings to light both newly composed and older Sabbath music that has never been published in piano/vocal/guitar format. Includes a CD with all 30 songs!
The Texas-Mexican Conjunto
Around 1930, a highly popular and distinctive type of accordion music, commonly known as conjunto, emerged among Texas-Mexicans. Manuel Pe簽a's The Texas-Mexican Con;unto is the first comprehensive study of this unique folk style. The author's exhaustive fieldwork and personal interviews with performers, disc jockeys, dance promoters, recording company owners, and conjunto music lovers provide the crucial connection between an analysis of the music itself and the richness of the culture from which it sprang. Using an approach that integrates musicological, historical, and sociological methods of analysis, Pe簽a traces the development of the conjunto from its tentative beginnings to its preeminence as a full-blown style by the early 1960s. Biographical sketches of such major early performers as Narciso Mart穩nez (El Hurac獺n del Valle), Santiago Jim矇nez (El Flaco), Pedro Ayala, Valerio Longoria, Tony de la Rosa, and Paulino Bernal, along with detailed transcriptions of representative compositions, illustrate the various phases of conjunto evolution. Pe簽a also probes the vital connection between conjunto's emergence as a powerful symbolic expression and the transformation of Texas-Mexican society from a pre-industrial folk group to a community with increasingly divergent socioeconomic classes and ideologies. Of concern throughout the study is the interplay between ethnicity, class, and culture, and Pe簽a's use of methods and theories from a variety of scholarly disciplines enables him to tell the story of conjunto in a manner both engaging and enlightening. This important study will be of interest to all students of Mexican American culture, ethnomusicology, and folklore.
Anthology of Jewish Art Song
(Transcontinental Music Folios). Comprises settings of four folk songs, originally from a variety of sources, selected to suggest the outline of a continuous narrative, as well as to present vignettes of Jewish life in Eastern Europe ca. 1925-1945. Includes performance notes by the composer, and a biography.
The Music Lesson
From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the right notes...and feeling them. The Music Lesson is the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great. Then, from nowhere it seemed, a teacher arrived. Part musical genius, part philosopher, part eccentric wise man, the teacher would guide the young musician on a spiritual journey, and teach him that the gifts we get from music mirror those from life, and every movement, phrase, and chord has its own meaning...All you have to do is find the song inside. "The best book on music (and its connection to the mystic laws of life) that I've ever read. I learned so much on every level."--Multiple Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Michael Brecker
The String Player’s Guide to Chamber Music
With this revised and enlarged edition of The String Player's Guide to Chamber Music, music lovers learn to play well-known works by Mozart, and Beethoven, among others. The book evaluates each piece, identifying problems performers may face and letting them know the amount of work involved in learning it. Meant chiefly for string quartets, piano trios, and similar ensembles, the assortment also includes a few pieces for more unusual combinations.
Prayers for the Seasons of God’s People Year C
Pastors and worship leaders know that one encounters God through the reading of Scripture in worship. They sometimes encounter difficulty, however, in integrating the day's readings from the lectionary with the other elements of worship. While worshippers usually meet the biblical text face to face in the sermon, David Hostetter believes that it would be better if they attune to hear the Word throughout the whole of worship. This book will help pastors and other leaders weave the themes of the day's lections throughout the worship service. Entries for each Sunday of the three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary include: Call to Worship Invocation Prayer of Confession and Declaration of Pardon Prayer of the Day Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer of Dedication Offertory Prayer Prayer of Intercession and Commemoration One-sentence introductions to each of the lections.
The Beethoven Quartets
Beethoven's quartets show a technical mastery, depth of thought, and intensity of musical inspiration unsurpassed by any other composer. This brilliant survey, by one of America's leading musical scholars, has already achieved classic status.
Himnos de Gloria y Triunfo
El himnario con mayor popularidad en el mundo, contiene la letra de una gran variedad de himnos de Gloria y Triunfo, utilizados en numerosas denominaciones. En cada himno encontrar獺s la letra de autores, que nos recuerdan el mensaje de Salvaci籀n de Jesucristo, a trav矇s de la m繳sica.Incluye: ?ndice alfab矇tico de los himnos.M獺s de 300 himnos.Excelente material de tapa r繳stica.Letra grande y f獺cil de leer 9 puntos.Tama簽o perfecto para llevar a cualquier lugar. Hymns of Glory and TriumphThis is the most popular hymnbook in the world. It contains the lyrics of a wide variety of hymns of Glory and Triumph, used in numerous denominations. In each hymn you will find the lyrics of authors, who remind us of the message of Salvation of Jesus Christ, through music.It includes: Alphabetical index of hymns.More than 300 hymns.Excellent softcover material.Large, easy-to-read 9 point type sizePerfect size, easy to carry.
