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July 2014 - Vol. 1, Number 2
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Welcome to the e-newsletter of the Center for Church Music. This newsletter intends to keep you informed of the Center's current and projected initiatives, along with news and events.
Having been to the Center for Church Music I can tell you that it is a wonderful and interesting experience. There are countless books, music and composer's manuscripts to be explored - one cannot experience it all in one visit. More music and books are coming.
Please forward this newsletter to musicians, clergy, students and friends who are interested in church music. This will enable people to subscribe.
The Center for Church Music is located on the second floor of Klinck Memorial Library on the Concordia University Chicago campus.
Want to schedule a visit to the center?
Linda Kempke, editor
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The Center for Church Music at Concordia University Chicago launched its new website on Easter Monday, April 21st.
The web site includes several features of interest to Lutheran church musicians, clergy and lay people.
Summer 2014 Update
Be sure and read Barry Bobb's "Pentecost Monday" article for recent updates and progress at the center. Much is happening and much more is in the planning.
Devotions on the Hymn of the Week -
Currently through July 27 (Proper 12, Lectionary 17, Pentecost 7)
Downloadable with permission to print for local use.
The first three monographs in the
series have been published and disseminated to U.S. Lutheran seminaries and universities. They are also available for sale through the
Check out the website and let us know what you think!
(We're also on Facebook and Twitter)
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Carl Schalk - "Signing Over"
On Saturday afternoon, June 28, Carl Schalk officially "signed over" his manuscripts to the Center.
The weekend was also the first reunion of alumni of Concordia musical ensembles. Many former students were present to witness the event and to talk with Carl.
Carl Schalk and Jim Miller
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Center Director Barry Bobb and Carl Schalk
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UPDATES AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES
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Original Manuscript Acquisitions
- Richard Hillert - catalog complete
- Carl Schalk - catalog nearing final completion
New Acquisitions
- Paul Manz - manuscripts arrived at Center on June 1st, along with 300+ recordings
(The manuscripts come to the Center in partnership with Concordia University -
St. Paul MN
- Carlos Messerli - Choral Library
Coming soon
- Walter Pelz, Donald Busarow
- Ralph Schultz, Paul Weber
- Paul Bouman, Henry Markworth
Conversation with several other prominent
Lutheran composers are in progress
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CONCORDIA HISTORICAL INSTITUTE AWARD
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UPCOMING BOOK
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to publish the book Essays on Church Music in the United States (1760-1901) by
David W. Music and Paul Westermeyer.
Scheduled publication date: October 2014.
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