Utilizing North American Art Song Settings of Psalm Texts in Worship Services: an Annotated Guide for Singers, Voice Instructors, and Music Ministers

• Main Author: Siddons, Kyle
• Other Authors: Austin, Stephen F.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: University of North Texas 2014
• Subjects: Music; art song; Psalms; voice
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500200/

This dissertation provides a guide for appropriate use of North American art song settings of biblical psalms for solo voice written after 1950 in the worship services of Christian faiths. The songs analyzed are for all voice parts and a variety of accompanying ensembles. The placement of each song on a specific calendar day is guided by the individual church calendars and lectionaries, on the prevalent themes of the text, and the characteristics of the musical setting. Performance of these songs only in a concert setting limits their usefulness for singers, voice teachers, and music directors alike. A new and worthy performing context can be established by analyzing the text and musical settings.