Due to the unique nature of the Contemporary Worship Singer’s environment, academic literature is rare. The greatest challenge facing my first research into the group (Robinson 2002) was the lack of literature. For my doctoral work it has been necessary to draw on literature from broader fields of study such as postmodernism, Christian liturgy and church history. Culturally biased text forms the main body of literature and I have reviewed these writings in conjunction with the sparse body of academic literature to form an understanding of the environment. In addition to the ‘Christian’ focus of the reasearch I have reviewed past and current research on vocal pedagogy, for both contemporary and classical disciplines. The review of vocal text has also included the field of voice science and studio practice. Unlike the lack of culturally relevant academic text, both the fields of vocal pedagogy and studio practice are rich with current insight bolstered by emerging research. This has been an exciting area to review as I seek to create and offer ideals relevant to the training of the Contemporary Worship Singer.

The following reference guide lists some of the more prominent literature in my research to date. Where possible I have provided a hyper link to Bookdepot.com [they don’t charge freight] (red indicates highly recommended reading):

Worship

• Basden, P. A. (Ed.). (2004). Exploring the worship spectrum: 6 views. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

• Carson, D. A. (Ed.). (2002). Worship by the book. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
• Dawn, M. J. (1995). Reaching out without dumbing down: A theology for worship for this urgent time. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
• Evans, M. (2006). Open up the doors: Music in the modern church. London, UK: Equinox Publishing Ltd.

• Kauflin, B. (2008). Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway Books.

• Kimball, D. (2004). Emerging Worship: Creating Worship Gatherings for New Generations. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

• Kraeuter, T. (1996). Worship is…What?!: Rethinking our ideas about Worship. Lynnwood, WA: Emerald Books.

• Liesch, B. (1996). The new worship: Straight talk on music and the church. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.

• Lucarini, D. (2002). Why I Left the Contemporary Christian Music Movement: Confessions of a Former Worship Leader. Webster NY: Evangelical Press.

• Parrett, G. A. (2005). 9.5 Theses on worship. Christianity Today, 49(2), 38-42.

• Morgenthaler, S. (1995). Worship evangelism: Inviting unbelievers into the presence of god. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.

• Peterson, D. (1992). Engaging with God: A biblical theology of worship. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

• Pinson, J. M. (Ed.). (2009). Perspectives on christian worship: 5 views. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.

• Resources, F. A. C. (2004). The worship sourcebook. Grand Rapids, MI: Author.
• Rognlien, B. (2005). Experiential Worship: Encountering God with heart, soul, mind & strength. Canada: NavPress.
• Segler, F. M., & Bradley, R. (2006). Christian worship: Its theology and practice (3rd Edition ed.). Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group.
• Webber, R. (1998). Planning blended worship: The creative mixture of old and new. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.

• Wiersbe, W. W. (2000). Real Worship: Playground, Battle Ground, or Holy Ground? (2 ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.

Worship History

• Bohlman, P. V., Blumhofer, E. l., & Chow, M. M. (Eds.). (2006). Music in american religious experience. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
• Evans, M. (2002). Secularising the sacred: The impact of Geoff Bullock and Hillsong church on contemporary congregational song in sydney, 1990–1999. Unpublished Thesis, Macquarie University, Sydney, AUS.
• Provance, B. S. (Ed.) (2009) Pocket dictionary of liturgy and worship. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
• Webber, R. E. (1994). Worship: Old & new (Rev. and expanded ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
• White, J. F. (1993). A brief history of christian worship. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.
• White, J. F. (2000). Introduction to christian worship (3rd ed.). Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.
• White, J. F. (2003). Protestant worship and church architecture: Theological and historical considerations (2nd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers.

• Wilson-Dickson, A. (1992). The story of christian music: From gregorian chant to black gospel; an illustrated guide to all the major traditions of music in worship. Oxford, England: Lion Publishing.

Church History

• Bettenson, H., & Maunder, C. (Eds.). (1999). Documents of the christian church (3rd ed.). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
• Bradley, J. E., & Muller, R. A. (1995). Church History: An introduction to research, reference works and methods. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eardmans Publishing Company.
• Breward, I. (2001). A History of the churches in australasia. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
• Noll, M. A. (2000). Turning points: Decisive moments in the history of christianity (2nd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.
• Peterson, S. L. (1999). Timeline charts of the western church. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.

• Shelley, B. L. (2008). Church history in plain language (3rd ed.). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.

Culture

• Colson, C. (1999). How now shall we live? Wheaton IL: Tyndale.

• Crabb, L. (1997). Connecting: A Radical New Vision. Nasville, Tennessee: Word Publishing.

• Dockery, D. S. (Ed.). (2001). The challenge of postmodernism: An evangelical engagment (2nd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.

• Erickson, M. J. (1998). Postmodernizing the faith: Evangelical responses to the challenge of postmodernism. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.

• Erickson, M. J. (2001). Truth or consequences: The promise and perils of postmodernism. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

• Greer, R. (2003). Mapping Postmodernism: a survey of Christian options. IL USA: InterVasity Press.

• Gilley, G. (2005). This Little Church Went to Market: Is the Modern Church Reaching Out or Selling Out? (2 ed.). Webster, NY: Evangelical Press.

• Peacock, C. (1999). At the Crossroads: an insider’s look at the past, present, and future of contemporary Christian Music. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman & Holman Publishers.

• Schaeffer, F. A. (1976). How should we then live?: The rise and decline of western thought and culture. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.

Voice

• Baxter, M. (1990). The Rock-n-Roll Singers Survival Manual. Milwaukee WI: Hal Leonard Publishing.

• Blades-Zeller, E. (2003). A spectrum of voices: Prominent american voice teachers discuss the teaching of singing. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press Inc.

• Borch, D. Z. (2005). Ultimate vocal voyage: The definitive method for unleashing the rock, pop or soul singer within you. Bromma, Sweden: Notfabriken Music Publishing AB.

• Boytim, J. F. (2003). The private voice studio handbook: a practical guide to all aspects of teaching. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Corporation.

• Chapman, J. L. (2006). Singing and Teaching Singing: A Holistic Approach to Classical Voice. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc.

• Dayme, M. B. (2009). Dynamics of the singing voice (5th ed.). Austria: SpringerWienNewYork.

• Kayes, G. (2004). Singing and the actor (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.

• Malde, M., Allen, M., & Zeller, K.-A. (2009). What every singer needs to know about the body. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc.

• McCoy, S. (2004). Your voice: An inside view (2 ed.). Princeton, NJ: Inside View Press.

• McKinney, J. C. (1994). The diagnosis & correction of vocal faults: a manual for teachers of singing and for choir directors (2nd ed.). Nashville, USA: Genevox Music Group.

• Miller, D. G. (2008). Resonance in singing: Voice building through acoustic feedback. Princeton, NJ: Inside View Press.

• Miller, R. (1996). The Structure of Singing: System and Art in Vocal Technique. New York: Schirmer Books.

• Miller, R. (2004). Solutions for singers: Tools for performers and teachers. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

• Peckham, A. (2000). The contemporary singer: Elements of vocal technique. Boston, MA: Berklee Press.

• Rowland, D. (1997). The confident performer. Paddington, NSW: Currency Press.

• Sataloff, R. T. (Ed.). (2006). Vocal health and pedagogy: Advanced assessment and treatment (2nd ed. Vol. 2). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc.

• Sataloff, R. T. (Ed.). (2006). Vocal health and pedagogy: Science and assessment (2nd ed. Vol. 1). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc.

• Sundberg, J. (1987). The science of the singing voice. Dekald, IL: Northern Illinois University Press.

• Thurman, L., & Welch, G. (Eds.). (2000). Bodymind & voice: Foundations of voice education (2nd ed. Vol. 1). St. John’s University, MI: The VoiceCare Network.

• Vennard, W. (1968). Singing: The mechanism and the technic (5th ed.). New York, NY: Carl Fischer.

• Waterman, R. (2002). The working singer’s handbook. Kerrimuir, VIC: Roma Waterman.

• Wilson, P. (2001). The Singing Voice: an owners manual (2nd ed.). Strawberry Hills NSW, Australia: Currency Press.

• Wingate, J. (2008). Healthy Singing. San Diego CA: Plural Publishing.

Technical

• Davis, G., & Jones, R. (1990). The sound reinforcement handbook (2nd ed.). Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Corporation.
• Eiche, J. F. (Ed.). (1990). The yamaha guide to sound systems for worship. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation.
• Gibson, W. A. (2007). The ultimate church sound operator’s handbook. New York, NY: Hal Leonard Corporation.
• Herring, B. (2009). Sound, lighting and video: A resource for worship. Burlington MA: Elsevier Inc.
• Rio, J., & Buono, C. (2009). House of worship: sound reinforcement. Boston, MA: Course Technology Cengage Learning.
• Schultze, Q. J. (2004). High-tech worship: Using presentational technologies wisely. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.

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