Inspirational Reading

from Professional Development Resources for Musicians

Hymnody

PARTICIPATION OF THE HEART

DEEPER ENGAGEMENT IN THE MASS Vicki Klima

While experiencing virtual liturgies in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vicki Klima authored this book with the intention of helping the faithful reflect upon their participation at Mass and deepen their understanding of why we gather for worship. Ideal for study groups, liturgical ministers, faith formation (espeically RCIA) classes, or any gathering of parishioners, Klima walks us through the Mass and offers questions for self or group reflection. She also offers insight on how to hear, experience and reflect upon the texts of the liturgy.

G-10378 Spiral-bound, 120 pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29 .95

THE MELODIC VOICE

CONVERSATIONS WITH ALICE PARKER Cameron LaBarr and John Wykoff

The Melodic Voice presents a series of interviews with preeminent composer, conductor, and teacher Alice Parker, offering a fuller and more intimate view of her life and music than ever before.

Too few have had the privilege of attending one of Alice’s workshops or engaging with her in long conversations and round-the-table singing. But the conversational nature of this book gives everyone the chance to engage with her in a deeper way. Musicians and non-musicians alike are sure to be inspired by Alice’s words.

The book includes a code to access a video component in which Alice speaks candidly and directly about many of her most popular and well-loved arrangements.

G-9660 Hardcover, 243 pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29 .95

THEMES AND VARIATIONS

MUSIC AND IMAGINATION Don Saliers

Originally written as a series of columns for The American Organist magazine, Themes and Variations is a collection of reflections for music-lovers as well as music-makers.

With each essay, theologian and musician Don Saliers embraces the connection between musical passages and life passages, exploring “the powerful way in which music explores a double journey into the depths of humanity and the mystery of the divine.”

These seventy-plus reflections, filled with personal stories and thoughtful insights, make an excellent basis for conversations about music in churches, in classrooms, or among friends.

G-10148 Perfect-bound, 282 pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 .95

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