SKU: GI.G-10708
ISBN 9781622776740. English. Text by James Abbington.
Under Executive Editor James Abbington, GIA’s African American Church Music Series has expanded to over 400 choral selections—not to mention hymnal supplements, organ music by Black composers, exceptional recordings, and other publications—representing the best African American composers present and past. And the series shows no sign of slowing down.  The knowledge and expertise that informs the African American Church Music Series is contained in the essays, introductions, chapters, forewords, articles, and other writings that Abbington penned at the request of publishers and editors. Now, these elements come together inside the cover of one book in four sections: The Spiritual, Pioneering and Contemporary Hymn Writers, Pastoral Considerations, and Worship Resources. This unique and informative compilation of Abbington’s writings will prove vital to pastors, musicians, students, and worshipers in the African American music tradition—and beyond.   .
SKU: GI.G-8462
ISBN 9781622771004. English.
The volume you are holding is a vivid testimony …to the value of examining this variety and dynamism from multiple, overlapping points of view …to the value of both realist and idealist voices …to the value of articulating wisdom. From the foreword by John D. Witvliet, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Since the publication of the first volume of Readings in African American Church Music and Worship, public and academic interest in the music and worship in black churches has significantly increased. This second volume makes available the most recent scholarship on twenty-first-century developments and trends, through a representative number of articles, essays, and chapters written by brilliant musicians, authors, and theologians of our time. The list of contributors includes some of the finest emerging scholars, whose voices we will be hearing for years to come, as well as offerings from seasoned authors, whose research and writings are well regarded by peers and the worshiping community at large. The significant contributions—from names new and familiar—greatly broaden the field of study. The 43 chapters of this volume are divided into 7 categories: Worship and Liturgical Practices Perspectives on Praise and Worship Liturgical Theologies Hip Hop and/in the Church Proclamation of the Word Perspectives on Women and Gender Hymnody: Sound and Sense Insightful, thought-provoking, challenging, hopeful—this volume will be a source of knowledge, a stimulus for discussion, and a call to (re)consider the many and varied viewpoints of the African American church. Featuring the writings of: James Abbington, LaTrese Adkins, Sandra L. Barnes, Tuere A. Bowles, Ruthlyn Bradshaw, Michael Joseph Brown, Melvin L. Butler, James H. Cone, David Douglas Daniels III, Robert Darden, Leo H. Davis Jr., Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Michael Fox, Kenyatta R. Gilbert, Daniel White Hodge, Birgitta J. Johnson, Alisha Jones, Tammy L. Kernodle, S T Kimbrough, Jr., Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan, Cleophus J. LaRue, Monica T. Leach, Tamura Lomax, Pamela P. Martin, Marvin A. McMickle, Monica R. Miller, Stephanie Y. Mitchem, Thomasina Neely-Chandler, Deborah S. Pollard, Luke A. Powery, Samuel D. Proctor, Teresa L. Reed, Braxton D. Shelley, Martha Simmons, Josef Sorett, Rodney A. Teal, Frank Thomas, Kathleen S. Turner, Kenneth C. Ulmer, Gayle Wald, James Melvin Washington, Ralph C. Watkins, Lisa M. Weaver, Melinda E. Weekes, Christina Zanfagna James Abbington is Associate Professor of Church Music and Worship, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. He also serves as Executive Editor of the African American Church Music Series, published by GIA Publications, Inc.
SKU: GI.G-6814
ISBN 9781579996352. English. Text source: Contributors: James Abbington, Robert Batastini, Carol Doran, David Eicher, Scott Kumer, David Music, Don Saliers, Paul Westermeyer.
Pastoral music makers have talents that translate across denominations, and every now and then a musician might find him- or herself playing in unfamiliar territory (different order of service, different rituals, different traditions, different musical styles, etc.). The question of how to adapt to another pattern of worship may arise, creating a great deal of confusion or stress for the musician. A Primer for the Visiting Organist, edited by Fred Moleck, provides a comprehensive answer for anyone in this situation. This book includes insightful chapters by some of the foremost experts on music in worship that describe, in detail, what the visiting organist can expect when playing for one of the following eight religious traditions: African American Protestant: Dr. James Abbington Baptist: Dr. David Music Episcopalian: Dr. Carol Doran Reform Jewish: Mr. Scott Kumer Lutheran: Dr. Paul Westermeyer Presbyterian: Mr. David Eicher Roman Catholic: Mr. Robert Batastini & Dr. Fred Moleck United Methodist: Dr. Don Saliers A Primer for the Visiting Organist covers everything from the order of service to the question of receiving communion. There is a wealth of information here—no organist should travel without it.
SKU: GI.G-5655
ISBN 9781579997670. English. Text source: James Abbington (editor).
In one major volume, Readings in African American Church Music and Worship brings together 40 chapters, essays, articles, and previously unpublished papers written during the twentieth century on music and worship in the African American church. The contents represent some of the greatest writings on the subject, from the wisdom of W. E. B. DuBois in 1903 to the scholarly development, practices, scholarship, and reflection on African American sacred music through 2000. .
SKU: GI.G-6344
English.
Diverse choirs throughout the country are raising a joyful noise with the powerful anthems, spirituals, and gospel selections available from GIA's African American Church Music Series, edited by James Abbington. Like Stop By, Lord, the first collection in this series, Guide My Feed contains fourteen pieces from this popular series, under the direction of Dr. Abbington. Contains a CD recording and one of each of the following octavos: Guide My Feet GRAVES - The Lord’s Prayer GARNER - Sing to the Lord BRYANT - Seek the Lord JONES - Psalm 1 CARTER - We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder BOYER - It Is Well with My Soul CARTER - Go Where I Send Thee BROWN - My Soul Is Anchored in the Lord GARNER - Great Is Thy Faithfulness CARTER - Worthy Is the Lamb LENOX, JOUBERT - The Precious Blood JOURBERT - Jesus, You Brougth Me All the Way LOUIS - Some Day TINDLEY, CARTER.
SKU: GI.G-CD-827
UPC: 785147082729.
Like the previous five recordings and collections, I Heard the Voice highlights some of the finest selections from GIA’s African American Church Music series except this time these powerful anthems, spirituals, and gospel selections were recorded before a live audience. Featuring the incomparable Joseph Joubert on Piano and charismatic conductor James Abbington directing a powerful group of Morgan State and Oakwood University grads, this live performance engaged, thrilled, and inspired an enthusiastic crowd. Feel the excitement for yourself—add I Heard the Voice to your growing collection today!
SKU: GI.G-CD-711
Once again, Dr. James Abbington has combed the extensive resource that is the African American Heritage Hymnal and uncovered yet another forty-six hidden treasures. Again, using the talented voices of the Morgan State University, he has produced this stirringly inspirational and joyous recording for your listening pleasure. The first recording, 49 Hidden Treasures, was extremely successful and heartily welcomed. With the success of that first recording it became apparent that a second volume would need to be produced. It is our hope that 46 More Hidden Treasures becomes as valued a resource as its predecessor!
SKU: GI.G-7293
UPC: 785147729334. English.
This is the fifth recording of titles from our popular African American Church Music Series and each installment has gotten better than the previous! The choir of Morgan State students and grads directed by James Abbington with the incomparable Joseph Joubert leading the band from the piano never sounded so good. This is music for churches of all cultural backgrounds—a gift of African American composers to us all! Contains a CD recording and one of each of the following octavos: Use Me (G-6900) - Done Made My Vow (G-5847) - There Is a Fountain (G-7125) - Deep River (G-7228/) - He’s Been Keeping Me (G-7131/) - He Stooped to Bless (G-6497/) - Come We That Love the Lord (G-6340) - He Sleeps (G-7047) - I Know I Got Religion (G-6248) - Rejoice in the Lord Always (G-7126) - Precious Lord (G-7155) - In the Word (G-7130) - Ride Up in the Chariot (G-7229) - Late One Night Mary Had a Baby (G-7048) - Savior, Lead Me (G-7097) - Lord, I Don’ Don’ (G-6677) - Dwell in the House (G-6907).
SKU: GI.G-7884
UPC: 785147788430. English.
Recorded Live in Baltimore! Like the previous ?ve recordings and collections, I Heard the Voice highlights some of the ?nest selections from GIA’s African American Church Music series except this time these powerful anthems, spirituals, and gospel selections were recorded before a live audience. Featuring the incomparable Joseph Joubert on Piano and charismatic conductor James Abbington directing a powerful group of Morgan State and Oakwood University grads, this live performance engaged, thrilled, and inspired an enthusiastic crowd. Feel the excitement for yourself—add I Heard the Voice to your growing collection today! Contains a CD recording and one of each of the following octavos: Sing a New World into Being (From New Wine in Old Wineskins, Volume 2, G-7857)* - Jesus, Lay Yo' Head in de Winda' JOUBERT - Praise the Lord, All Ye Nations RANDEGGER - Sanctus SIMON - Study War No More—down by the Riverside JOUBERT - Jesus Is the King BURLEIGH - Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty* JOUBERT - The Glorious Medley DICKENSON - I Sing the Mighty Power of God BURTON - If My People WADDLES - Just for Me HOLLAND - Even Me REID - Higest Praise JOUBERT - I Heard the Voice WOOTEN *on CD, but not included in music collection  .
SKU: GI.G-CD-870
UPC: 785147087021.
Featuring: • Ben Hill United Methodist • Big Bethel AME • First Congregational • Friendship Baptist • Radcliffe Presbyterian • Uzee Brown Society of Choraliers James Abbington and Uzee Brown, Conductors Some of the finest choirs in Atlanta teamed up at Cannon Chapel on the campus of Emory University to record excerpts from New Wine in Old Wineskins, Vols 1 & 2. Conductors James Abbington and Uzee Brown highlight many soon-to-be classics in our worship and devotional time. Familiar songs include: I Am Kept by the Grace of God • Thank You for Hearing Our Prayer • O Lord, Fix Me • Renew in Me a Right Spirit • Christ Is for Losers • As We Enter • Oh, Give Thanks.
SKU: GI.G-CD-600
Diverse choirs throughout the country are raising a joyful noise with the powerful anthems, spirituals, and gospel selections available from GIA's African American Church Music Series, edited by James Abbington. Like Stop By, Lord, the first recording and collection in this series, Guide My Feet contains fourteen pieces from this popular series, recorded by a tremendous gospel choir, under the direction of Dr. Abbington. Â .
SKU: GI.G-10379
UPC: 785147037965.
An important contribution to the repertoire for both the church organist and the recitalist! These compilations include organ works by composers from the late 19th century to the present. Contents of Volume 4: Fanfare and Fughetta for Organ (Williams) • Fanfare on DARWALL’S 148TH – Rejoice the Lord Is King (Simpson-Curenton) • Fantasia – The Resurrection (Osterman) • Finale– Allegro from Sonata No. 1 for Organ (Price) • Fugue in F (Hurd) • Gospel Fancy – He Knows Just How Much We Can Bear (Hall/arr. Sexton) • Kyrie (Sowande) • Listen to the Lambs (arr. Hailstork) • Obangiji (Sowande) • Poor Wayfaring Stranger (arr. Osterman) • Spirit Fantasy – based on Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit (arr. Haywood) • There Is a Balm in Gilead (arr. Hailstork) • Ubi Caritas (arr. Duncan).
SKU: GI.G-8811
UPC: 785147881131. English.
The latest recording in the African American Church Music Series, The Lord Is My Light, is simply bursting with a wonderful array of music: anthems with organ and trumpets, a hymn arrangement, gospel selections in contemporary and traditional styles, and lesser- known a cappella spirituals by composers/ arrangers Clayton White, Uzee Brown Jr., and the pioneer of the concert Negro spiritual, Harry T. Burleigh. Recorded in Cannon Chapel at Emory University in Atlanta, this CD features a collection of talented voices from various Georgia universities and the broader Atlanta community. CONTENTS: The Lord Is My Light (Jefferson) • Hymn of Consecration (Curtis) • Take My Mother Home (arr. White) • God Is Not Dead (Douroux/arr. Shelley) • Alleluia (Coleman) • I’ve Seen Him Work (Robinson) • Jubilee! (White) • Faithful over a Few Things (Burleigh) • Psalm 117 (Brown, Jr.) • I’ve Been in de Storm So Long (arr. Burleigh) • And He Blessed My Soul (Watkins-Stevens) • It Is Well with My Soul (Bliss/arr. Haywood) • Would You Be Ready? (arr. Brown, Jr.) • As Far As You Can See (Nelson III).
SKU: GI.G-9268
UPC: 785147926832.
The African American Church Music series celebrates the music of the African American Church, featuring today’s leading African American composers. Dr. James Abbington, Executive Editor.
SKU: GI.G-CD-814
Recordings from the African American Church Music Series Diverse choirs throughout the country are raising a joyful noise with the powerful anthems, hymn arrangements, spirituals, and gospel selections in GIA’s African American Church Music Series, edited by James Abbington. Seven CDs (Stop By, Lord, Use Me, Beams of Heaven, How Excellent Is Thy Name, Guide My Feet, I Heard the Voice, and the newly released The Lord Is My Light) each include 14–18 selections from this rich series. The latest recording in the African American Church Music Series, The Lord Is My Light, is simply bursting with a wonderful array of music: anthems with organ and trumpets, a hymn arrangement, gospel selections in contemporary and traditional styles, and lesser known a cappella spirituals by composers/arrangers Clayton White, Uzee Brown, Jr., and the pioneer of the concert Negro spiritual, Harry T. Burleigh. Recorded in Cannon Chapel at Emory University in Atlanta, this CD features a collection of talented voices from various Georgia universities and the broader Atlanta community. Get all 7 CDs for only $87.50! That's a bargain price of only $12.50 per CD. You save over $31.00 when you buy the entire set.
SKU: GI.G-10304
UPC: 785147030416. English. Text by William Fisher Dickerson.
Contains: All Hail the Morn!, Come, All Ye People, Father, above the Concave Sky, Ministers Who Are Called to Preaching, On Earth, ere Christ the Lord Appeared, O Rapturous Scenes and O What Amazing Bliss.
SKU: GI.G-7551
English. Text by James Abbington.
SKU: GI.G-10202
UPC: 785147020219. English.
Contains: His Name Should Be Praised, Worthy Is the Lamb, Great Is God in My Soul, Jesus, the Son of God, Thank God for the Blood, Precious Savior and Have You Learned the Precious Secret
SKU: GI.G-CD-653
Beams of Heaven shines! Directed by James Abbington Beams of Heaven contains eighteen of the most inspirational gospel songs, spirituals, hymns, and choral anthems the African American tradition has to offer. This highly anticipated fourth recording in the African American Church Music Series includes heart-pounding arrangements of 'Beams of Heaven,' 'He Is God,' and a rousing gospel version of 'I Will Make the Darkness Light.' Be sure to add this recording to your growing collection!
