Preaching to the Choir by Victoria Sirota

Preaching to the Choir by Victoria Sirota

Looks at the reasons church musicians do their jobs in the face of poor pay and limited opportunities for advancement.

"BOTH MINISTER AND MUSICIAN, Victoria Sirota has a unique take on the role of music in churchShe urges us to move beyond the conventional wisdom and the historic antagonisms between the clergy and those who make music, and she wisely suggests that we should not be caught in the hopeless culture wars about taste. In a field where sound advice, imagination, and charity are in short supply, this book will become an invaluable resource for all who care about music and the church in the twenty-first century."
—Peter J. Gomes, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals, Harvard Divinity School

"THIS IS A COURAGEOUS BOOK on a touchy subject: the relationship between church musicians and clergy. It probes the depths of one's vocation and the integrity of one's spirituality."
—Carolyn H. Darr, SSM, Superior, Sisters of St. Margaret, Boston

"THE BRIEF CHAPTERS ARE LIKE BEADS on a bracelet worn to bring health. Honest, personal, winy, and always pointing toward the deeper spiritual dimensions of the call to be a sacred musician; Victoria Sirota addresses some of the most vexing pastoral and human dimensions of music ministry. And you can tell, she's been there!"
—Don E. Saliers, Wm. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Theology and Worship, Emory University, Atlanta

"THIS IS ESSENTIAL READING for everyone who is privileged to be a guide to our conversation with the Almighty' through music and for all of us who care about this high calling."
—Thomas H. Schattauer, Professor of Liturgics and Dean of the Chapel, Wartburg Theological Se1ninary, Dubuque, lowa

“NO PRIEST OR MUSICIAN involved in the worship process should be without this book. The author's words are wonderfully informative, in that illuminating way that true teachers have. You will want to keep this book handy as a reference and for those days when you need help with problems or, thankfully, when you just need a little affirmation and encouragement."
—Gerre Hancock, Professor of Music, the University of Texas at Austin, and Organist and Master of Choristers Emeritus, St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York

Victoria Sirota is a distinguished priest, church musician, teacher, and scholar who has written regular columns and articles in The American Organist, The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, and The Baltimore Sun. She is also the featured organist on several recordings.

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ISBN 13	9780898695281
ISBN 10	0898695287
Title	Preaching to the Choir
Author	Victoria Sirota
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Church Publishing Inc
Year published	2006-11-16
Number of pages	142
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.