I picked up this book in a used book store in Orlando, Florida. It was written by Charles L. Etherington, and published in February 1952. He was an Anglican Organist and Choirmaster around Fergus, Ontario Canada.
I am transcribing this book because in typing the words I am committing them more fully to my memory. Unfortunately, this also means a time consuming and more error prone process. If you happen to see errors, please email corrections to me. The completed chapters are noted in the Table of Contents below.
Even though I am not an Anglican, Charles' advice resonated in me so strongly that I hope that by sharing it here his sage and practical advice would not be lost in old book stores and on church library shelves.
- Imprint
- Preface
- Section I: The Servants of the Church
- 1. The Choirmaster (Complete)
- 2. The Organist (Complete)
- 3. The Choristers(Complete)
- Section II: The Seasons of the Church
- 1. Calendars and Lectionaries(Complete)
- 2. Advent(Complete)
- 3. Christmas-tide(Complete)
- 4. Epiphany-tide(Complete)
- 5. "Little Lent"(Complete)
- 6. Lent(Complete)
- 7. Easter-tide(Complete)
- 8. Ascension-tide(Complete)
- 9. Whitsun-tide(Complete)
- 10. The Trinity Season(Complete)
- 11. Saint's Days and Other Holy Days(Complete)
- 12. Black Letter Days(Complete)
- 13. Special Services(Complete)
- 14. National Observances(Complete)
- Church Calendar(Complete)
- Section III: The Music of the Church
- 1. The Canticles and Psalms(Complete)
- 2. The Versicles and Responses(Complete)
- 3. The Hymns(In Progress)
- 4. Anthems
- 5. Organ Music
- 6. Education in Church Music
- Section IV: The Services of the Church
- 1. General Notes
- 2. Morning Prayer
- 3. Evening Prayer
- 4. The Litany
- 5. The Communion Service
- 6. Publick Baptism of Infants or Holy Baptism
- 7. The Order of Confirmation
- 8. The Solemnization of Matrimony
- 9. The Burial of the Dead
- 10. Commination Service or Penitential Office
- 11. Accession Service
- 12. Dominion Day Service
- 13. Children's Service
- 14. Service for Missions
- 15. Harvest Thanksgiving
- 16. Institution and Induction of Ministers
- 17. Laying of a Foundation Stone
- 18. Consecration of a Church or Chapel
- 19. Organ Recitals and Other Musical Services
- Section V: Equipment and Organization
- 1. The Organ
- 2. The Choir Stalls
- 3. Vestments
- 4. Books
- 5. Service Lists
- 6. The Choir Vestry
- 7. The Practice Room
- 8. Finances
- 9. Organization
- Section VI: Choir Etiquette
- Conclusion