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Art of Worship A Musician's Guide to Leading Modern Worship

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ISBN-10: 080106709X

ISBN-13: 9780801067099

Edition: 2006

Authors: Greg Scheer

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Contemporary worship continues to gain strength as the form of worship of choice for many churches across the country. The Art of Worship is a complete resource to which a musician or pastor can turn when asked to lead contemporary music. It provides in-depth instruction to every aspect of contemporary worship leadership--from assembling the team to choosing the music to conducting rehearsals. Author Greg Scheer takes a balanced, holistic approach, embracing the contemporary style without denying older traditions and encouraging excellence without ignoring the realities of the local church context. Worship team leaders, musicians, and pastors looking for a quality, comprehensive resource…    
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Book details

List price: $18.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Baker Books
Publication date: 12/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English

Greg Scheer (M.A., University of Pittsburgh) is a composer, church musician, and choir and music director who has served in several churches. He was director of music ministries and a professor at Northwestern College (Iowa) for five years. Scheer is currently minister of worship at Church of the Servant (CRC) and a music associate with the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, both in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Introduction: My Journey into Worship (Or, Confessions of a Failed Rock Star)
About This Book
Defining the Terms
Setting the Stage
Assess Your Church's Situation
Spread the Vision
Attend to Details
Assembling the Team
Recruiting
Interviewing
Establishing a New Worship Team
Building Repertoire
Repertoire Is Theology
Analyzing Repertoire
Evaluating Song Quality
Finding New Praise Songs
Introducing New Music
Planning Worship
The Art of Worship
Understanding Service Structure
Adapting Structure and Style
Practical Worship-Planning Techniques
Modulation Types
Making Music
The Role of the Worship Team
Vocalists
Vocal Harmony
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Brass, Woodwinds, and Strings
Key boards
Using What God Has Given You
Informing Your Ear
Putting It All Together
Timeless Hymns in a Contemporary Context
A Case for Context
Study the Original Hymn's Text
Study the Original Hymn's Music
Establish the Groove
Change Chords
Embellish
Rehearsing and Leading
Preparing for Rehearsal
Rehearsing
Leading Worship
Looking to the Future
A New Generation of Worshipers
The Next Generation of Worship Leaders
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