Patterns of Protestant church music / by Robert M. Stevenson.
| Author/creator |
Stevenson, Robert, 1916-2012 |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | [Durham, N.C.] : Duke University Press, 1953. |
| Description | viii, 219 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Luther's musical achievement -- Reformed church music: the basic implications of Calvin's philosophy of church music -- John Merbecke and the first English prayer book -- Bach's religious environment: the wellsprings of religious emotion that nourished his creative life -- J.S. Bach's "appeals to Caesar" -- Bach's quarrel with the rector of St. Thomas school -- Handelian oratorio -- Dr. Watts's "flights of fancy" -- John Wesley's first hymnbook -- The musical Wesleys: the flowering of musical genius in the Wesley family of the second and third generations -- John Mason Neale and tractarian hymnody -- Ira D. Sankey and the growth of "gospel hymnody" -- Appendices. Twentieth-century papal pronouncements on music: the impact of papal teaching in the United States ; The Jewish Union Hymnal. |
| Abstract | This series of twelve essays sets forth in chronological fashion the teachings of the principal Protestant leaders on church music. What kind of music is best suited to the sanctuary? What kind of music is permitted by scripture? How much a part should music play in the service? How professionalized should church music be permitted to become? How large a repertory should be allowed? Rather than answer these questions himself, the author has turned to such writers as Luther, Calvin, Cranmer, Wesley, and Moody--and, in two supplemental essays, to twentieth-century Papal pronouncements on music and to the Jewish Union Hymnal. Other histories of church music have been written, but always with the viewpoint of the performing church musician stressed. This book will give pastors and religious workers as much insight into the history of sacred music as can be absorbed by the musical layman. It can be read with profit by Sunday school teachers, music committee members, religious education specialists, and by seminarians. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-196) and index. |
| LCCN | 53008271 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3100.S76 P3 1953 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |