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The Church Music of Fifteenth-Century Spain (Hardcover, New): Kenneth Kreitner The Church Music of Fifteenth-Century Spain (Hardcover, New)
Kenneth Kreitner
R2,345 Discovery Miles 23 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Analysis of Latin sacred music written during the century illustrates the rapid and marked change in style and sophistication. Winner of the 2007 AMS Robert M. Stevenson prize The arrival of Francisco de Penalosa at the Aragonese court in May 1498 marks something of an epoch in the history of Spanish music: Penalosa wrote in a mature, northern-oriented style, and his sacred music influenced Iberian composers for generations after his death. Kenneth Kreitner looks at the church music sung by Spaniards in the decades before Penalosa, a repertory that has long been ignoredbecause much of it is anonymous and because it is scattered through manuscripts better known for something else. He identifies sixty-seven pieces of surviving Latin sacred music that were written in Spain between 1400 and the early 1500s, and he discusses them source by source, revealing the rapid and dramatic change, not only in the style and sophistication of these pieces, but in the level of composerly self-consciousness shown in the manuscripts. Withina generation or so at the end of the fifteenth century, Spanish musicians created a new national music just as Ferdinand and Isabella were creating a new nation. KENNETH KREITNER teaches at the University of Memphis.

A Canticle for Leibowitz (Paperback, New Bantam Ed): Walter Miller A Canticle for Leibowitz (Paperback, New Bantam Ed)
Walter Miller
R255 R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Save R30 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In celebration of the publication of the sequel "Saint Leibowitz and the Wild Horse Woman comes this special edition of the classic "A Canticle for Leibowitz, a novel that transcends genre to stand as one of the most significant literary works of our time.
In the Utah desert, Brother Francis of the Albertian Order of Leibowitz has made a miraculous discovery: the relics of the martyr Isaac Leibowitz himself, including the blessed blueprint and the sacred shopping list. They may provide a bright ray of hope in a terrifying age of darkness, a time of ignorance and genetic monsters that are the unholy aftermath of the Flame Deluge. But as the spellbinding mystery at the core of this extraordinary novel unfolds, it is the search itself--for meaning, for truth, for love--that offers hope to a humanity teetering on the edge of an abyss.
A timeless and still timely masterpiece, "A Canticle for Leibowitz is a classic that ranks with "Brave New World and "1984.

"From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Christian Life Hymnal (Hardcover, Burgundy Ed.): Eric Wyse The Christian Life Hymnal (Hardcover, Burgundy Ed.)
Eric Wyse
R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This work is an exceptional collection of 600 hymns. An outstanding worship resource, it contains classic anthems, beloved gospel standards and new worship favourites including: "Shine Jesus Shine"; "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"; "Go, Tell it on the Mountain"; "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"; "Jesus Loves Me"; "O Come All Ye Faithful"; and, "Praise Him! Praise Him!" It features an extensive seasonal selection, and contains seven helpful indexes including the most thorough topical index available. Available in a variety of colours, its high quality binding ensures decades of use by congregations, small groups and individuals.

The Crowning Glory - New Descants for Church Choirs (Paperback): The Crowning Glory - New Descants for Church Choirs (Paperback)
R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the first extensive collection of descants on hymns in Episcopal sources that do not appear in the published hymnals. It contains descants by twenty-two composers on one hundred one hymn texts set to eighty-one hymn tunes. An added bonus is that twenty-seven of the tunes have alternate harmonizations. In addition to dramatic descants on triumphal and celebrative hymns, several hymns are included that require the descant to be reflective and quiet. Many may be played by instruments rather than sung by sopranos and/or tenors. These descants, harvested from working Episcopal church musicians, are examples of the useful day-to-day work in the local church. Even though they are small musical gems and greatly enjoyed by congregations, such practical compositions rarely obtain exposure beyond the local parish or diocese. The theme of the 2005 Annual Conference of the Association of Anglican Musicians in Baltimore, MD was "Come to us, Creative Spirit: The Art and Craft of the Church Musician." The vision embodied in that conference title echoes a hymn text by David Mowbray (Come to us, creative Spirit) which honors the creativity of those who speak their faith artistically and seeks to make such voices available to all. It is in that spirit that this book of descants is published.

Timeless Hymns for Family Worship - Bringing Gospel-Centered Moments into Your Home (Hardcover): Joni Eareckson Tada, Bobbie... Timeless Hymns for Family Worship - Bringing Gospel-Centered Moments into Your Home (Hardcover)
Joni Eareckson Tada, Bobbie Wolgemuth
R552 R507 Discovery Miles 5 070 Save R45 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Bestselling author Joni Eareckson Tada invites families to rediscover some of the Christian faith's most beloved songs and draws out powerful truths from the music that has inspired generations of believers. Long before Joni Eareckson Tada's life was changed forever by a diving accident when she was 17, she was finding comfort and strength in classic hymns, including "Holy, Holy, Holy," "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," and "How Great Thou Art." Now Joni shares these and other timeless favorites with your family, complete with a devotion and some historical background for each hymn. Experience anew God's love, hope, and peace as you worship and praise Him together and introduce your children to the rich spiritual legacy contained in these timeless Christian anthems.

For the beauty of the earth (Sheet music, SA vocal score): John Rutter For the beauty of the earth (Sheet music, SA vocal score)
John Rutter
R127 Discovery Miles 1 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Contains two versions of the vocal parts - for SATB and piano or orchestra, or SS or SA and piano or orchestra.

The English Hymn - A Critical and Historical Study (Paperback, Revised): J.R. Watson The English Hymn - A Critical and Historical Study (Paperback, Revised)
J.R. Watson
R4,088 Discovery Miles 40 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Why do people sing hymns? Are hymns poetry? What makes a good hymn? The author discusses the nature of hymns and their particular appeal, examines the English hymn as a literary form, and systematically describes its development through four centuries, from the Reformation to the mid-twentieth century.

Celtic Hymn Book - Full Music (Book): Ray Simpson Celtic Hymn Book - Full Music (Book)
Ray Simpson; Keith Duke
R792 Discovery Miles 7 920 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Ancient and Modern - Hymns and Songs for Refreshing worship (Hardcover, Full Music Edition): Tim Ruffer, Ann E. Harrison, John... Ancient and Modern - Hymns and Songs for Refreshing worship (Hardcover, Full Music Edition)
Tim Ruffer, Ann E. Harrison, John Barnard, Gordon Giles
R1,263 Discovery Miles 12 630 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The world's most famous hymn book has undergone a complete revision and now offers the broadest ever range of traditional hymns and the best from today's composers and hymn/song writers. 150 years since its first publication and after sales of 170 million copies, this brand new edition contains over 840 items, ranging from the Psalms to John Bell, Bernadette Farrell and Stuart Townend. The guiding principles behind this collection are: * congregational singability * biblical and theological richness * musical excellence * liturgical versatility * relevance to today's worship styles and to today's concerns New features include added provision for all the seasons of the Church year, new items for carol services and other popular occasions where the repertoire is in need of refreshing, more choices for all-age worship, fresh translations of some ancient hymnody, beautiful new tunes, short songs and chants - alleluias, kyries, blessings etc. and music from the world church. A full range of indexes (including biblical and thematic) and a helpful guide to choosing hymns for every occasion will help to make Ancient & Modern the premier hymn collection of choice. This is the Full Music edition.

With One Voice (Hardcover, Pew ed.): Augsburg With One Voice (Hardcover, Pew ed.)
Augsburg
R606 Discovery Miles 6 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Certain to enrich your worship, With One Voice has been receiving glowing praise since its publication in April of 1995. Developed for use by the ELCA and ELCIC, With One Voice contains over 200 hymns, songs and pieces of service music. Use as a supplement to Lutheran Book of Worship.

One Hundred Latin Hymns - Ambrose to Aquinas (Hardcover): Peter G. Walsh One Hundred Latin Hymns - Ambrose to Aquinas (Hardcover)
Peter G. Walsh; As told to Christopher Husch
R884 R825 Discovery Miles 8 250 Save R59 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How I wept at your hymns and songs, keenly moved by the sweet-sounding voices of your church wrote the recently converted Augustine in his "Confessions." Christians from the earliest period consecrated the hours of the day and the sacred calendar, liturgical seasons and festivals of saints. This volume collects one hundred of the most important and beloved Late Antique and Medieval Latin hymns from Western Europe.

These religious voices span a geographical range that stretches from Ireland through France to Spain and Italy. They meditate on the ineffable, from Passion to Paradise, in love and trembling and praise. The authors represented here range from Ambrose in the late fourth century ce down to Bonaventure in the thirteenth. The texts cover a broad gamut in their poetic forms and meters. Although often the music has not survived, most of them would have been sung. Some of them have continued to inspire composers, such as the great thirteenth-century hymns, the "Stabat mater "and "Dies irae.""

African American Heritage Hymnal - 575 Hymns, Spirituals, and Gospel Songs (Hardcover, 1st ed): Rev Dr Delores Carpenter, Rev.... African American Heritage Hymnal - 575 Hymns, Spirituals, and Gospel Songs (Hardcover, 1st ed)
Rev Dr Delores Carpenter, Rev. Nolan E. Williams, Jr.
R915 R815 Discovery Miles 8 150 Save R100 (11%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Eight years of inspired work by a committee of more than 30 musicians and pastors, all leaders in African American worship and gospel music, have resulted in this compendium representing the common repertoire of African American churches across the United States. For the first time in an African American hymnal, traditional hymns and songs are notated to reflect performance practices found in the oral tradition of the black church in America. At a time when such traditions are falling victim to modern technology, this book strives to preserve this rich heritage for future generations. Presented are litanies for "Fifty-Two Sundays of Worshipful Celebration" outlining an African American church year, including such special days as Martin Luther King Sunday, Elders' Day, Mother's Day, and Men's Day. Also included are 52 responsive scripture readings from the Old and New Testaments and an extensive index that includes scriptural and thematic cross-references.

Arthur Sullivan - A Life of Divine Emollient (Hardcover): Ian Bradley Arthur Sullivan - A Life of Divine Emollient (Hardcover)
Ian Bradley
R1,559 R1,107 Discovery Miles 11 070 Save R452 (29%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book charts the life of Arthur Sullivan-the best loved and most widely performed British composer in history. While he is best known for his comic opera collaborations with W. S. Gilbert, it was his substantial corpus of sacred music which meant most to him and for which he wanted to be remembered. His upbringing and training in church music, and his own religious beliefs, substantially affected both his compositions for the theatre and his more serious work, which included oratorios, cantatas, sacred ballads, liturgical pieces, and hymns. Focusing on the spiritual aspects of Sullivan's life-which included several years as a church organist, involvement in Freemasonry, and an undying attachment to Anglican church music-Ian Bradley uses hitherto undiscovered letters, diary entries, and other sources to reveal the important influences on his faith and his work. No saint and certainly no ascetic, he was a lover of life and enjoyed its pleasures to the full. At the same time, he had a rare spiritual sensitivity, a sincere Christian faith, and a unique ability to uplift through both his character and his music that can best be described as a quality of divine emollient.

Beyond Our Dreaming - New Hymns Written Between 2008 and 2011 (Sheet music): Timothy Dudley-Smith Beyond Our Dreaming - New Hymns Written Between 2008 and 2011 (Sheet music)
Timothy Dudley-Smith
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Timothy Dudley-Smith is one of the foremost hymn-writers of the Anglican Church, with work represented in over 250 hymnals throughout the English-speaking world. Beyond our Dreaming is his eighth collection, and includes 36 hymn texts written between 2008 and 2011, and spanning seasons and services throughout the church's year. With textual notes and suggestions of suitable hymn tunes, the collection will be of interest to all who seek to invigorate hymn-singing and church worship in the Anglican Church.

A House of Praise, Part 2 - Paperback (Sheet music): Timothy Dudley-Smith A House of Praise, Part 2 - Paperback (Sheet music)
Timothy Dudley-Smith
R1,022 Discovery Miles 10 220 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A House of Praise brings together the collected hymn texts of one of the most respected and widely published contemporary English hymn-writers. Timothy Dudley-Smith has been writing hymn texts for more than 50 years and is represented in countless hymnals throughout the English-speaking world. This second part to the collected edition A House of Praise contains hymns written since 2002 (hymn Nos.286-435) and texts from three earlier books (A Door for the Word, Praise to the Name, and Beyond our Dreaming), revised and updated. The volume presents the definitive text of hymns, arranged thematically, and Notes and comprehensive Indexes.

An Annotated Anthology of Hymns (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): J.R. Watson An Annotated Anthology of Hymns (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
J.R. Watson; Timothy Dudley-Smith
R4,947 Discovery Miles 49 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is a selection of 250 of the best-known hymns in the English language, including texts translated from Greek, Latin, and German. An introduction discusses the hymn as a historical and literary artifact and each hymn is printed with notes that set it in context, identify significant sources, and provide explanatory and critical material.

BBC Songs of Praise (Hardcover, Melody edition): Oxford BBC Songs of Praise (Hardcover, Melody edition)
Oxford
R798 Discovery Miles 7 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

BBC Songs of Praise is a compilation of the greatest traditional hymns, the best hymns from today's writers, and the finest examples of contemporary worship songs. It offers to churches and schools the core music required for worship in a wide range of situations. The breadth and diversity of the material ensures the BBC Songs of Praise can be the key resource for any worshipping community.

Church Hymnal (Hardcover, Full music edition): Oxford Church Hymnal (Hardcover, Full music edition)
Oxford
R2,375 Discovery Miles 23 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The official hymn book of the Church of Ireland.

Songs of Praise: Songs of Praise (Paperback, Words edition): Percy Dearmer, R.Vaughan Williams, Martin Shaw Songs of Praise: Songs of Praise (Paperback, Words edition)
Percy Dearmer, R.Vaughan Williams, Martin Shaw
R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Songs of Praise was first published in 1925, and is still an immensely popular hymnbook, particularly in schools. The compilation falls into two parts: Book 1 contains hymns grouped by subject and theme, together with a selection of verses, canticles and doxologies; Book 2 contains general hymns listed alphabetically by first line.

Anglican Chant and Chanting in England, Scotland, and America, 1660-1820 (Hardcover): Ruth M. Wilson Anglican Chant and Chanting in England, Scotland, and America, 1660-1820 (Hardcover)
Ruth M. Wilson
R9,060 Discovery Miles 90 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book describes for the first time the development of English liturgical chant as performed in the Church of England and transmitted to related churches in Scotland and America. This music evolved from the pre-Reformation Latin rite. The most familiar of several forms of chant is used for psalms and canticles by many choirs and congregations. Commonly known as Anglican chant, its origins have, until now, never been satisfactorily established.

Rejoice and Sing - Large Print Words Edition (Hardcover, Large Print Words Edition): United Reformed Church Rejoice and Sing - Large Print Words Edition (Hardcover, Large Print Words Edition)
United Reformed Church
R1,087 Discovery Miles 10 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Rejoice and Sing is a completely new collection of hymns and songs for the United Reformed Church. It is the first major hymnbook to draw together the three traditions within the URC and as such represents a significant landmark in the history of the denomination. The editors and compilers have aimed to offer a worship tool for use by today's Church. The material included ranges from the traditional and familiar to those pieces with a more contemporary feel. In addition to hymns and psalms, Rejoice and Sing contains a number of liturgical items, including responses and prayers for congregational use. Although intended primarily to reflect the distinctive character of the URC, Rejoice and Sing is also offered to Christians in wider ecumenical circles as an important resource for sung worship.

Rejoice and Sing (Hardcover, Melody edition): Oxford Rejoice and Sing (Hardcover, Melody edition)
Oxford
R875 Discovery Miles 8 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Rejoice and Sing is a completely new collection of hymns and songs for the United Reformed Church. It is the first major hymnbook to draw together the three traditions within the URC and as such represents a significant landmark in the history of the denomination. The editors and compilers have aimed to offer a worship tool or use by today's Church. The material included ranges from the traditional and familiar to those pieces with a more contemporary feel. In addition to hymns and psalms Rejoice and Sing contains a number of liturgical items, including responses and prayers for congregational use. Although intended primarily to reflect the distinctive character of the URC, Rejoice and Sing is also offered to Christians in wider ecumenical circles as an important new resource for sung worship.

Songs of God's People (Paperback, Words edition): Oxford Songs of God's People (Paperback, Words edition)
Oxford
R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Compiled originally as a supplement to the Church Hymnary Third Edition, this work caters for a variety of tastes and styles. Alongside favourite classic hymns and modern choruses, it contains African spirituals and Taize and Iona chants.

Once More with Feeling (Hardcover): Rupert Christiansen Once More with Feeling (Hardcover)
Rupert Christiansen 2
R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This collection has the words and music of all your favourite hymns and carols, alongside brief introductions for the traditional tunes.

All things bright and beautiful (Sheet music, Unison/upper voice vocal score): John Rutter All things bright and beautiful (Sheet music, Unison/upper voice vocal score)
John Rutter
R130 Discovery Miles 1 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Unison (with optional second part) voices with piano or orchestra The beautiful melody, popular words, and flowing accompaniment combine here to memorable effect. Vintage Rutter, and essential repertoire for any upper-voice choir. There is also a version of this setting for SATB voices. Orchestral material is available on hire.

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