Contemporary Worship Resources
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general information
internet resources
- Moving from Traditional to Blended Worship
- An article dealing with transitioning to contemporary worship.
- Christian Music Network
- A message board where users can interact about the topic of contemporary music.
- Gracie’s Café Worship Team Resources
- “Free and legal downloads” of praise and worship songs, featured artists and recordings, articles, news, and events, lots of helpful links.
- Worship Leader Magazine
- Subscription information, worship leader store, jobs listing, events calendar, reviews, discussion, song stories, more.
selected library holdings - current periodicals
Instrumental Praise. Nashville, TN: Baptist Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, 1996-. SERIALS.In7stxpr
selected library holdings - books, scores, and audiovisuals
Anderson, Lynn, ed. In Search of Wonder: a call to worship renewal. West Monroe, LA: Howard Publishing Co., 1995. 264.001.In11s
Christensen, Phil and Shari MacDonald. Celebrate Jesus: the stories behind your favorite praise and worship songs. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2003. 783.95.C33j
Dawn, Marva. How Shall We Worship. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 2003. 264.D322h
Flather, Douglas. The Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-up. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002. 784.934.F616p
Ray, James. The Chorus Reference Manual: a comprehensive guide to choruses and praise songs for music leaders and worship planners. North Charleston, SC: SoftRay Resources, 1991. 016.7839.R212c 1991
Sorge, Bob. Exploring Worship. Lee’s Summit, MO: Oasis House, 2001. 264.So68e
Wardle, Terry. Exalt Him!: designing dynamic worship services. Camp Hill, PA: Christian Publications, 1992. 264.W219e
Webber, Robert. Enter His Courts with Praise. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2003. 246.7.W387e
audio production & sound systems
internet resources
- The Church Sound Education Network
- Helpful information for smaller “do-it-yourself” churches as well as recommended consultants for larger church needs; articles & discussion forums.
- Church Sound Forums
- Articles, links and forums on church audio, video, and lighting.
- Church Soundcheck Conferences
- “Communicating technical excellence to the church.” Tech crew training tools, consulting services, discussion groups, job sites.
- Echurch
- “The Church’s modern resource for technology and ministry aids.” Directory of vendors and resources such as sound and video equipment; services such as web hosting, filtered internet access, and more.
- Church Talk from ProSoundWeb
- How-to’s, project profiles, recommended resources, links and chat community.
- “Understanding Church Sound Systems”
- A helpful article that explains sound systems as they are used in churches.
selected library holdings - current periodicals
AV Guide. Des Plaines, IL: Scranton Gillette Communications, 1971. Au25vgu
The Mix. Berkeley, CA: Mix Publications. M699ix
Technologies for Worship: leading educational resource for advancing churches and ministries. Aurora, Ont.: TWM. T226of
selected library holdings - books, scores, and audiovisuals
Lilley, John. New Principles of Worship Based on Multi-media Experiences in Corporate Worship. 1971. 783.026.L628n
Vear, Tim. Microphone Selection and Application for Church Sound Systems. Evanston, IL: Shure, 1991. 621.38284.V486m
MIDI
internet resources
- Quality Christian MIDI
- Free MIDI files of worship medleys, hymns, choruses, and songs for accompaniment.
- “Using MIDI in Worship”
- An article on the use of MIDI in churches
selected library holdings - current periodicals
Electronic Musician. Overland Park, KS: Intertec Publishing Corp. EL25ctom
selected library holdings - books, scores, and audiovisuals
Benford, Tom. Welcome to - PC sound, music, and MIDI. New York: MIS Press, 1993. 780.28565.B436w
Braut, Christian. The Musician’s Guide to MIDI. San Francisco: Sybex, 1994. 780.2846.B739mEc
Manning, Peter. Electronic and Computer Music. New York: Oxford University Press, 2004. 789.99.M316e 2004
Rothstein, Joseph. MIDI. Madison, Wisconsin: A-R Editions, 1992. 780.28546R.746m
Trubbitt, David Rudy. Managing MIDI. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., 1992. 789.99.T762m
Walker, Dan. How MIDI Works. Newbury Park, CA: Alexander Publishing, 1991. 789.99.W151h
keyboards
selected library holdings - current periodicals
Contemporary Keyboard. Cupertino, CA: GPI Publications, 1975. C767eke
Keyboard. Cupertino, CA: GPI Publications. K52ybo
Keyboard World. Downey, CA: Keyboard World. K52ybw
selected library holdings - books, scores, and audiovisuals
The Art of Electronic Music. New York: W. Morrow, 1984. 789.99.Ar54d
Carden, Joy. A Piano Teacher’s Guide to Electronic Keyboards. Winona, MN: Hal Leonard, 1988. 788.99.C178p
Crombie, David. The Synthesizer & Electronic Handbook. New York: A. Knopf, distributed by Random House, 1984. 789.99.C88s
Kerr, Ed. Keyboards in Contemporary Praise and Worship. Lindale, TX: Kerrtunes, c1999. VT 6063 [VHS]
Meisner, Gary. Instant Keyboard. Milwaukee, WI: H. Leonard Books, 1987. 786.3041.M559i
Palmer, Willard. Alfred’s Basic Electronic Keyboard Course. Sherman Oaks, CA: Alfred Publishing, 1986. MT 192.2.A1-29 B292
Synthesizer Basics. Milwaukee: H. Leonard, 1984. 789.99.Sy78b
Synthesizers and Computers. Milwaukee: H. Leonard Pub. Corp., 1985. 789.99.Sy78a
drums
internet resources
- Drummers for Jesus
- Events, interviews, links, and gift shop.
selected library holdings - books, scores, and audiovisuals
Breithaupt, Robert B. The Complete Percussionist. Oskaloosa, IA: C. L. Barnhouse, 1991. 789.01.B748c
Brindle, Reginald Smith. Contemporary Percussion. New York: Oxford University Press, 1991. 789.01 B771c, 1991
Holland, James. Practical Percussion. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2003. 789.0103.H719p
guitar
internet resources
- Christian Guitar Resources
- Online lessons and chord instructions, guitar tabs sorted by song title or band name, artist database with links to artist interviews, reviews, websites, tabs, concert information, and more.
- Rockin’ with the Cross
- Search for tablatures by artist, song title, lyrics, and more. A site by musicians and for musicians - submit your own tabs and download from those submitted by others. Message board, links, chord chart, and how to read/write guitar tab.
- Worship Guitar Class
- “Join our Worship Guitar Class Newsletter and get free tips on Playing the Guitar Effortlessly along with an ebook of Common Chord Charts with Pictures.” Also links to other sites and helpful articles.
selected library holdings - current periodicals
Guitar Player Magazine. Cupertino, CA: GPI Publications. G949tp1
selected library holdings - books, scores, and audiovisuals
Arkin, Edward. Creative Chord Substitution. Melville, NY: Belwin-Mills, 1982. 781.65 Ar48c
Bay, Melbourne E. Mel Bay’s Deluxe Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords. Pacific, MO: Mel Bay Publications, 1971. 787.61.B34m
The Encyclopedia of Guitar Picture Chords. New York: Amsco Publications, 2002. 787.61.En19o
Goldberg, Stuart A. The Complete Book of Right Hand Strums for Folk and Electric Guitar. San Francisco: Marina Music, 1968. MT588.G564 C
The Guitar Player Book. New York: Grove Press, 1978. 787.61G949p
Mandelblatt, Abe. 100 Guitar Accompaniment Patters. New York: Amsco Music, 1974. MT580.M312.On2
Martin, Will. The Guitar Owner’s Manual. Santa Fe, NM: J. Muir Publications, 1983. 787.612.M365g
Perlman, Ken. More Fingerstyle Guitar. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1985. 787.61.P422m
Schneider, John. The Contemporary Guitar. Berkely: University of California Press, 1985. 787.61.Sch58c
Turley, Steve. Praise and Worship Guitar. Parkville, MD: Fretboard Fellowship, 1999. MT 582.T848 W898; CD 7498
Turley, Steve. Praise Guitar Made Easy. Parkville, MD: Fretboard Fellowship, 1999. MT 582.T848 P884