Liturgical Music
Convener
Alan Hommerding
Senior Liturgy Publications Editor
World Library Publications
3708 River Road, Suite 400
Franklin Park, IL 60131
hommerdinga@jspaluch.com
Mission Statement
The Music Seminar devotes its sessions to discussion of liturgy and ritual music 1) through papers by members of the group, 2) around issues, projects and studies about music in rites and 3) by examining new and emerging resources, i.e., hymn collections and musical settings for liturgy.
2010 Academy Meeting Agenda
- Heather Josselyn-Cranson— Gravity and Majesty: the Use of Genevan Psalm Tunes
- Carol Doran—The Shepherd’s Voice Project
- Javier Clavere—Musical Styles and Genre: What are we singing?
- Virgil Funk—Faith Becoming Music: the Insights of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (1970-2000)
- The Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal
Part I: Scott Weidler—Authorization of denominational hymnals: its impact on reception
Part II: Paul Westermeyer—Considerations in compiling the ELW Hymnal Companion - Book
Discussion: Composing Music for Worship (ed. Darlington and Kreider)
2009 Academy Meeting Agenda
1. Discussion toward possible revision of mission statement
2. Anthony Ruff: Sing to the Lord, the new US Roman Catholic bishops’ document on music in worship
3. Scott Weidler and Clay Morris: The reception of the new ELW hymnal by ELCA congregations in the US
4. Steve Janco: Ritual/Theological models for building congregational repertoire
5. Book discussion: New Song for an Old World: Musical Thought in the Early Church
Papers
"Roman Catholic Theology of Liturgical Music," Kathleen Harmon, January 2002.
Previous Seminar Reports
See seminar reports from annual meetings dating back to 2002: