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To check out any of the titles listed below, contact Donna Biggs in the Diocesan Media Center.
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356 CANTORING -- A VIDEO NOTEBOOK
The
Pastoral Press (adult; 2 videos) The well-trained cantor can lead, instruct,
and inspire -- learn the art of cantoring as these videos take the beginner
from posture and breathing to encouraging congregational singing.
Video
1: The Cantor’s Craft (49 min.)
Video
2: The Relationship of the Cantor to the Singing Assembly
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357 A CHURCH ORGANIST’S PRIMER
The
Pastoral Press (adult; 2 videos) Professional instruction from one of the most
highly regarded organ companies. From
basic techniques to advanced mixtures, these cassettes motivate the musician
to utilize all resources of the instrument.
Suggestions for expanding your music library are included.
Video
1: Manual and Pedal Techniques (32 min.)
Video
2: Registration (56 min.)
V 674 SCRIPTURE FORMATION
FOR MUSICIANS (Cycle C)
National
Association of Pastoral Musicians (adult; 4 1-hour tapes) This video
instruction will delight as well as educate.
Sr. Carol Perry, herself a gifted storyteller, shows how the Good News
according to Luke is primarily a story whose concluding chapter is to be
written by ourselves. For
ministerial formation, scripture study groups, days of reflection, adult
education programs and homily preparation.
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717 GREGORIAN CHANT - THE MONKS
AND THEIR MUSIC
Paraclete
Press (H.S. – Adult; 30 min.) In 1994, interest in Gregorian chant exploded
like never before. This video
tells why. In a spectacularly
medieval setting of the cloisters in New York City, this takes viewers on a
fascinating journey through the rich history of Gregorian chant.
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821 WHEN WE SING
Liturgy
Training Publications (adult; 30 min.) Well-known authors, composers,
lyricists, poets and practitioners of church music from many denominations
discuss why we sing in church Sunday by Sunday and what we expect of a text, a
tune and ourselves when we sing. Singing
is more than selecting hymns to go with the readings.
This video will get you excited again about singing.
