Membership in The Hymn Society
Becoming a Member
You are invited to join North America’s only organization devoted solely
to the development and promotion of congregational song.
Throughout the United States and Canada, people of all denominations,
races, and cultures benefit from the annual conferences and workshops sponsored
by The Hymn Society. We learn from and are inspired by
The Hymn,
the quarterly journal. Hymn Society members are increasingly aware
of the need to promote the appreciation and use of hymns in our own worshipping
communities. The Hymn Society has something to offer everyone who
is engages in the process of determining what and how a congregation will
sing. We include:
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Clergy and Worship Leaders
Congregational music plays a vital role in worship. The Hymn
Society helps those of you who lead worship to gain a broader knowledge
and deeper understanding of the hymns and songs we sing.
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Church Musicians
Music directors, organists and keyboard players, choir directors, and
cantors will find that the publications and the annual conferences provide
practical information, stimulating experiences, new ideas, and valuable
research to enrich the singing of their congregations.
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Poets and Composers
Creators of new words and music will receive news of emerging developments,
interviews with prominent authors and composers, as well as announcements
of new hymnal projects, competitions, festivals, and conferences through
The Hymn Society’s various publications and activities.
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Scholars
Anyone conducting research in hymnology or worship will benefit greatly
as a member of The Hymn Society, which supports and publishes research
on all types of congregational song.
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Libraries
Church, public, and institutional libraries will want to have
The
Hymn
available as an invaluable resource for worship planning and study,
as well as for the information it provides on many cultural and musical
matters.
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Singers in the Congregation
The Hymn Society offers all congregational members an expanded appreciation
and experience of what they sing. Learning the history of favorite
hymns and songs or encountering new ones--especially in the context of
the wonderful singing at an annual conference--will greatly enrich all
congregational song.
Join the Hymn Society
If you are interested in becoming a member of The Hymn Society, go to our
secure online
Membership Application
form. If you are uncomfortable
with such a method, the Application can be printed out, filled in by hand,
and mailed in.
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