The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada

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Formerly known as The Hymn Society of America, the name of the organization was changed in 1991 to The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada. From the beginning its purpose has been the promotion of congregational song. <p> The Hymn Society is for those who <ul style="margin-top:0"> <li> believe that congregational song is an integral component of worship <li> believe that the writing and singing of new texts and tunes needs to be promoted <li> value learning about the origins of the words and music they sing </ul> </td> </tr> </table> <div3> <h2> Member Benefits </h2> <table cell="padding=0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <h3> <em> T<small>HE</small> H<small>YMN</small> </em> </h3> <img src="/web/20071215041933im_/http://www.thehymnsociety.org/graphics/hymn.jpg" width="116" height="152" alt="Cover of THE HYMN" align="left">As a member of The Hymn Society, you receive a subscription to this respected quarterly journal of research and opinion, containing both practical and scholarly articles. T<small>HE</small> H<small>YMN</small> provides exemplary hymn texts and tunes in various styles and reflects diverse cultural, ethnic, and theological identities. Interviews, reviews of publications and recordings, historical studies, suggestions for and reports of hymn festivals, and current news provide readers with helpful information. </td> </tr> </table> <h3> <em> The Stanza </em> </h3> This semiannual newsletter brings you news of Hymn Society events and of members activities, a forum for opinions and requests for information, and advance announcements of contests, programs, lectures, and hymn festivals. <h3> <a href="conference.html">Annual Conference</a> </h3> People like you who love, use, and create congregational song come <a href="conf-photos2002a.html" target="_blank"><img src="/web/20071215041933im_/http://www.thehymnsociety.org/graphics/conf.jpg" width="211" height="148" border="0" alt="Click to see Photos from the 2002 Conference" align="right"></a>together for about four days each summer to learn, to sing, and to study. Pastors, musicians, scholars, poets, composers, and other hymn lovers will find themselves inspired and rejuvenated by workshops, hymn festivals, lectures, discussion groups, and morning and evening worship. Click on the title to learn more about this years Conference. <h3> Workshops </h3> In addition to various sectionals at the annual conference, The Hymn Society regularly sponsors special weekend or half-week workshops to improve skills in hymn writing (both words and music) and in hymn playing. The opportunity to work with respected and well-known leaders will help you develop your skills. <h3> Tours </h3> Hymnological tours conducted by The Hymn Society will take you to different parts of the world to visit sites of historic importance in hymnody. These tours frequently provide opportunities to experience hymn singing in other countries and to attend related conferences and concerts. <h3> Book Service </h3> The Hymn Society Book Service offers you a large selection of hymnals, hymnal supplements, and hymnal companions, representing all denominations, ethnic, and cultural groups, including current Spanish-language publications. The Book Service order form contained in each issue of T<small>HE</small> H<small>YMN</small> also includes a wide range of books, recordings, and videos related to the past, present, and future of congregational song. You may also browse <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20071215041933/http://www.thehymnsociety.org/books/">The Book Service</a> online. <h3> New Hymns </h3> The Hymn Society sponsors searches for new hymns on subjects of current interest and need. Within the specific guidelines for each search, we welcome diverse styles of words and music. <h3> Support for a Non-profit organization </h3> Your membership supports all the efforts of The Hymn Society in the promotion and development of congregational song: research to gain a fresh appreciation of the past, conferences and publications to provide current awareness and appreciation of the ongoing heritage of sacred song, and workshops and hymn searches to identify and enhance resources for the future. <h3> <a href="membership.html">Membership</a> </h3> Learn more about who benefits through membership in The Hymn Society, and find instructions on how to apply for membership. <h3> Communicating with The Hymn Society Staff </h3> The Executive Director, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20071215041933/http://www.bu.edu/sth/faculty/staff/daw.html">Carl P. Daw, Jr.,</a> and the Administrative Assistant, Mark G. Meyer, are usually in the office between 9:00am and 5:00pm ET, Monday through Friday. They would be glad to speak with you via the toll-free telephone number 1-800-THE HYMN (1-800-843-4966), or you may send them a message at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20071215041933/mailto:administration@hymnsociety.org">administration@hymnsociety.org</a>. <p>  <script src="/web/20071215041933js_/http://www.thehymnsociety.org/hsfooter.js" type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript"> </script> </div> </body> </html>

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