Church Musicians

Develop a deeper appreciation of church music and learn the history of the Church's hymnody with these articles from CPH Music.

  • History of the Hymn of the Day

    History of the Hymn of the Day

    Each Sunday, the regular rhythm of worship includes singing the Hymn of the Day. It helps guide you and other Christians through our beautiful Church Year in song. Do you know how the...

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  • Music of the Month: Five Chorale Preludes on Joyful Themes by Tom Mueller

    Music of the Month: Five Chorale Preludes on Joyful Themes by Tom Mueller

    This collection, Five Chorale Preludes on Joyful Themes, represents the CPH debut of organ recitalist and composer Dr. Tom Mueller. These stunning pieces are based on hymns linked by the...

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  • 2025 New Music Catalog

    2025 New Music Catalog

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  • Singing the Psalms in One and All Rejoice

    Singing the Psalms in One and All Rejoice

    The book of Psalms is frequently referred to as the hymnal of the Old Testament. Written predominantly by King David, this large book features 150 lyrical chapters of prayer, praise, and...

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  • Music of the Month: Beautiful Savior and Other Beloved Hymns by Kevin Hildebrand

    Music of the Month: Beautiful Savior and Other Beloved Hymns by Kevin Hildebrand

    These are the hymns that are sung again and again, beloved by all, sung with gusto on Sunday morning and hummed throughout the week. Beautiful Savior and Other Beloved Hymns by Kevin...

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  • Lutheran Service Book: Hymn Devotions throughout the Church Year

    Lutheran Service Book: Hymn Devotions throughout the Church Year

    There’s  a rich history to all of the hymns in Lutheran Service Book. This history easily lends itself to beautiful devotional materials that blend seamlessly into the Church Year. Read...

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  • Music of the Month: Come Now with Praises: Introductions and Final Stanzas

    Music of the Month: Come Now with Praises: Introductions and Final Stanzas

     Come Now with Praises: Introductions and Final Stanzas includes seven sets on a wide variety of hymns. This collection features dynamic and practical introductions and final stanzas to...

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  • Music of the Month: Therefore My Heart Is Glad

    Music of the Month: Therefore My Heart Is Glad

    Let your whole being rejoice to God together with the congregation using this grand and triumphant setting of Psalm 16, “Therefore My Heart Is Glad”. Here the entire psalm is...

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  • 75 Years of Musical Excellence

    75 Years of Musical Excellence

    February 1, 2025, marked the 75th anniversary of Concordia Publishing House’s Music department. That’s three-quarters of a century dedicated to publishing organ, choral, and handbell...

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  • Saint and Apostles—Understanding Christian Symbols

    Saint and Apostles—Understanding Christian Symbols

    As you go about your daily life, you likely see many Christian symbols in architecture, on books, in hymnals, and especially decorating sanctuaries. We've covered why they're a pivotal...

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  • Top Children’s Hymns for Every Season of the Church Year

    Top Children’s Hymns for Every Season of the Church Year

    We sing what we love. We love what we know. And much of what we know and love we learned in childhood. This is especially true of hymns and songs that are impressed on our minds and...

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  • Music of the Month: “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted: A Lenten Plainsong”

    Music of the Month: “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted: A Lenten Plainsong”

    You would never guess that the source of this tune was not chant after hearing this piece. The pushing and pulling tension of chant complements this text in a way never before heard,...

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  • An Introduction to Symbolism in the Christian Church

    An Introduction to Symbolism in the Christian Church

    Christian symbols are seen throughout history in sanctuaries, books, hymnals, and even architecture. They’re a pivotal part of the faith. Yet, throughout the years, many of their...

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  • What Is the Liturgy and the Divine Service?

    What Is the Liturgy and the Divine Service?

     

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  • Top Christmas Arrangements for Pianists

    Top Christmas Arrangements for Pianists

    Christmas music offers the opportunity for musicians to share moments of both sparkling exuberance and gentle peace. From the quiet preservice music to joyful hymns, Christmas piano...

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  • Music of the Month: Christmastide Fughettas

    Music of the Month: Christmastide Fughettas

    Ornament your Christmas worship with delightful fughettas using Christmastide Fughettas! This large collection of fourteen hymn-based fugal settings by Donald Rotermund is creative and...

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  • Awaiting the Resurrection: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus

    Awaiting the Resurrection: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus

    Saints are well-known figures in Church history. While you might not personally know every saint, their commitment to the faith and contributions are understood by their titles. Just as...

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  • Music of the Month: Angels We Have Heard on High—New Setting by John Behnke

    Music of the Month: Angels We Have Heard on High—New Setting by John Behnke

    John A. Behnke’s concertato setting of the beloved Christmas carol “Angels We Have Heard on High” is written for SATB choir, congregation, and organ, and the setting also includes...

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  • Bring Your Heart Closer to Each Hymn | Lutheran Service Book: Devotional Edition1:00

    Bring Your Heart Closer to Each Hymn | Lutheran Service Book: Devotional Edition

    The hymn texts from Lutheran Service Book are beautiful vessels showcasing how God’s love has been given to His believers through the ages. Spend time discovering the beauty in each hymn from Luthera

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  • Five Well-Loved Hymns by Paul Gerhardt

    Five Well-Loved Hymns by Paul Gerhardt

    Paul Gerhardt (1607–76) is considered to be a prolific composer, writing 123 hymns during his lifetime that are still enjoyed by the church today. His dedication to hymn writing even...

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