Music

Music Resources

• Hatchett, M.J. (1986). Hymnal studies five: A liturgical index to the Hymnal 1982. New York: Church Hymnal Corp.
• This volume contains lists of appropriate hymns for use in the Daily Offices and the Holy Eucharist for every day or occasion for which the BCP provides propers. There are hymn suggestions for various other rites, ceremonies, Feasts and Fasts as found in the BCP and the Book of Occasional Services.
• Hatchett, M.J. (1988). A guide to the practice of church music. New York: Church Hymnal Corp.
• A comprehensive guide to the use of music in worship in the Episcopal Church, this book includes discussion of the ministry of music in general, specific categories of church music, tips on leading the congregation in music, and specific instructions on planning liturgies for any service you might encounter in the Book of Common Prayer or the Book of Occasional Services. Appendix I is a useful listing of "Descants, Fauxbourdons. Varied Harmonizations, Varied Accompaniments, Suggested Alternative Treatments of Hymns, and Hymns Scored for other Instruments in The Hymnal 1982."
• Hatchett, M.J. (1988). Hymnal studies eight: A scriptural index to the Hymnal 1982. New York: Church Hymnal Corp.
• This volume is arranged in Biblical order. and "includes exhaustive references to all hymns and portions of hymns which are in any way related to specific scriptural passages. In addition, each entry is charted to show where it appears in the Lectionary of the BCP."
• Kucharski, J. (Ed.). (1992). The Episcopal Choirmaster's Handbook (36th Ed.). Milwaukee: Living Church Foundation.
• Published annually, This volume, which is organized in chronological order, lists hymns from both the 1982 and 1940 Hymnals which are appropriate for both the Eucharist and Daily Office for every Sunday. Saint's Day, Feast or Fast, and all other rites and services for the year. It includes a cross-index of the 1940 and 1982 Hymnals.
• Schmidt, D. (1987). Hymnal studies seven: An organist's guide to resources for the Hymnal 1982. New York: Church Hymnal Corp.
• Arranged according the Tune Name, this book lists organ compositions, free accompaniments and descants based on hymn tunes found in The Hymnal 1982. A Bibliography and List of Publishers are included.