Welcome to Church Music & The Hymnal 1982

by Matthew Hoch

Overview

Introduces and explains church music and congregational singing for beginners.

Music is an essential element in Anglican worship; in fact, The Hymnal 1982 is used in virtually every Episcopal service of worship that involves singing. While most parishioners participate in music making at some level (such as singing hymns or common responses), fewer people might understand the specific genres that comprise the music of an Episcopal worship service or the liturgical meaning behind each selection. This book provides a more in-depth understanding of this rich and complex tradition, discussing the history and evolution of music within the Episcopal Church, including its Anglican roots.

This book is designed to help clarify—and simplify—the importance of hymn singing and service music in Episcopal worship, as well as explain the history, structure, and content of The Hymnal 1982.making at some level (such as singing hymns or common responses), fewer people might understand the specific genres that comprise the music of an Episcopal worship service or the liturgical meaning behind each selection. This book provides a more in-depth understanding of this rich and complex tradition, discussing the history and evolution of music within the Episcopal Church, including its Anglican roots.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819229427
Publisher:	Church Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/01/2015
Series:	Welcome to
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Matthew Hoch serves as Choirmaster and Minister of Music at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Auburn, Alabama. Previous positions include Choirmaster and Director of Music at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Rome, Georgia, and baritone soloist and section leader at Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston. He holds the DMA from the New England Conservatory and is also the author of A Dictionary for the Modern Singer. He lives in Auburn, Alabama.

Table of Contents

Prelude xiii

1 A Brief History of Music in the Episcopal Church 1

Music and the Reformation: 1485-1549

The Establishment of an Anglican Musical Tradition: 1549-1644

The Interregnum, Restoration, and Georgian Era: 1644-1830

Cathedral versus Parochial Traditions

A Unified Tradition and a Golden Era: 1830-1922

Modern English Church Music: 1922-Present

Episcopal (American) Musical Traditions

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

2 The Musical Structure of Worship in the Episcopal Church 13

How Much Music Should There Be? (High versus Low Church)

Who Chooses the Music?

The Musical Structure of the Eucharist

We Have Heard with Our Ears: Other Music You May Experience

Seasons of Change

Differences between Small and Large Parishes (and Cathedrals)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

3 The Hymnal 1982: Introduction and Overview 25

The Importance of Congregational Singing

The Hymnal 1940: A Precursor to The Hymnal 1982

The Creation of The Hymnal 1982

Types of Music Found in The Hymnal 1982

Multiculturalism in The Hymnal 1982

Supplements to The Hymnal 1982

When Will the Episcopal Church Adopt a New Hymnal?

Questions for Reflection an Discussion

4 The Hymnal 1982: Service Music 39

Singing the Book of Common Prayer

The Daily Office (S1-S66)

The Great Litany (S67)

Proper Liturgies for Special Days (S68-S70)

Holy Baptism (S71-S75)

The Holy Eucharist (S76-S176)

Canticles (S177-S288)

Supplemental Service Music (S289-S449)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

5 The Hymnal 1982: Hymns 55

What Is a Hymn?

A Brief History of Anglican Hymnody

Components of a Hymn

Hymn Selection

Hymn Categorization

The Daily Office (1-46)

The Church Year (47-293)

Holy Baptism (294-299)

The Holy Eucharist (300-347)

Confirmation (348-349)

Marriage (350-353)

Burial of the Dead (354-358)

Ordination (359)

Consecration of a Church (360-361)

General Hymns (362-634)

The Christian Life (635-709)

Rounds and Canons (710-715)

National Songs (716-720)

Indices to The Hymnal 1982

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

6 The Choir and Its Offerings 76

Hymn and Service Music Leadership

What Is Unique about an Episcopal Choir?

A Note on Church Architecture

Anthems: A Rich Repertoire

Why Do Choirs Sometimes Sing in Foreign Languages?

Children's Choirs

Joining a Church Choir

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

1 Singing the Psalter 87

The Psalms

The Psalter: A Brief History

The Role of the Psalms in Worship

Singing the Psalms

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

8 Morning and Evening Prayer (Matins and Evensong) 99

The Matins and Evensong Tradition

The Musical Structure of Morning and Evening Prayer

The Morning Prayer Canticles

The Evening Prayer Canticles

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

9 The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: An Anglican Tradition 108

Lessons and Carols: A Brief History

The King's College Tradition

About the Nine Lessons

What Is a Carol?

Advent Lessons and Carols

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

10 Major Works: Oratorios, Passions, and Cantatas 114

Oratorios. Passions, Cantatas, and Sacred Latin Works

Anglican Passions

Integrating Oratorio Excerpts as Anthems and Solos

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

11 Organs and Organists 123

Organ Basics: The Least You Need to Know

Organ Repertoire

Organists

Organ Recitals

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

12 Other Episcopal Traditions 132

Taizé

Jazz

The Iona Community

Paperless Music (Music That Makes Community)

Southern United States and African-American Traditions

Praise Music

Emergent Music (Ecumenical Traditions)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

Postlude: The Future of Music in the Episcopal Church 143

Notes 145

Suggestions for Further Reading 147

Listening to Church Music 151

Editorial Reviews

"This book provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to essential musical matters that will be of help not only to newcomers to The Episcopal Church but also to many long-time members who have never explored the resources of The Hymnal 1982 or considered how Anglican musical traditions developed. In addition, it offers clergy and other liturgical planners a means of becoming familiar with this dimension of worship so that conversations with parish musicians can be both more informed and more productive."
— The Rev. Dr. Carl P. Daw Jr., former executive director, The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada

"Welcome to Church Music and The Hymnal 1982 is a most welcome addition to the 'Welcome to' series and fills an important need for parishes. Matthew Hoch has provided us with a masterful road map through these many opportunities to 'make a joyful noise' to our Lord. Welcome to Church Music has something for every adventurer into church music. From the church music novice in the pew to the master musician at a great cathedral organ, Matthew Hoch has given us a treasure chest to be explored with renewed excitement, and with challenging vision for the future as '. . . in our music God is glorified.'"
— JD Godwin, priest-in-charge, The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist

"Full of history, information, and heart, Welcome to Church Music offers treasures: the most important is its invitation to communities to learn with and from each other. While individuals can certainly gain much from Hoch’s thoughtful distillation, even more exciting is the potential the book presents for discussion, debate, and sharing “when two are three are gathered”: church leadership, formation study groups, newcomer gatherings, choirs, and others. Imagine, too, the consequent musical fruits!"
— Martha Jones Burford, SCLM, Task Force Congregational Song, and co-editor, Church Music Forward

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