New harmonies : choosing contemporary music for worship

Physical Description: vi, 161 p. + 1 computer laser optical disc (CD) ( 4 3/4 in.)

Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-158).; "List of recordings": p. [151]-152.; "No issue raises more questions for congregations than that of how to approach contemporary worship. Much experimentation is going on, but with few good in-depth resources. Here is a badly-needed tool: a book that provides a complete theory, system, and practical steps for choosing contemporary worship music. The author, a [Lutheran] minister of music, defines a series of standards such music should meet if it is to be truly worshipful. Does it fit with your church's theology ? Can you use it without a lot of special resources ? McLean explains how to create a music program that will be meaningful for all members. The accompanying CD provides specific listening examples to help you make your music choices". -- inside front cover.; System requirements for accompanying computer disc [CD-ROM] (Windows): i486 or Pentium processor-based PC; Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT with Service Task 3 or later; 8 MB of RAM on Windows 95 and Windows 98 (16 MB recommended); 10 MB of available hard disk space, additional 50 MB for Asian fonts (optional).; System requirements for accompanying computer disc (Macintosh): Apple Power Macintosh computer; Apple System Software version 7.1.2.or later; 4.5 MB of RAM available to Acrobat Reader (6.5 MB recommended; 8 MB of available hard disk space, additional 50 MB for Asian fonts (optional).

Subjects: Church music - Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Music in churches - Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Contemporary church music