Many scholars and church leaders believe that music and worship style are essential in stimulating diversity in congregations. Gerardo Marti draws on interviews with more than 170 congregational leaders and parishioners; as well as his experiences participating in worship services in a wide variety of Protestant; multiracial Southern Californian churches; to present this insightful study of the role of music in creating congregational diversity.Worship across the Racial Divide offers a surprising conclusion: that there is no single style of worship or music that determines the likelihood of achieving a multiracial church. Far more important are the complex of practices of the worshipping community in the production and absorption of music. Multiracial churches successfully diversify by stimulating unobtrusive means of interracial and interethnic relations; in fact; preparation for music apart from worship gatherings proves to be just as important as its performance during services. Marti shows that aside from and even in spite of the varying beliefs of attendees and church leaders; diversity happens because music and worship create practical spaces where cross-racial bonds are formed.This groundbreaking book sheds light on how race affects worship in multiracial churches. It will allow a new understanding of the dynamics of such churches; and provide crucial aid to church leaders for avoiding the pitfalls that inadvertently widen the racial divide.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Since TCG hasnt updated this book in years. it ...By Gene Franklin SmithSince TCG hasnt updated this book in years. it serves only one purpose as a starting point for research. Do not trust that the information is correct. because many of the contacts have moved on and are no longer with the theatres. It is usable. however. for getting you to the theatres websites and researching to whom inquiry materials should be sent. But these days -- again. not corrected in this publication -- many theatres will only accept inquiries from agents or theatre professionals. Many even bluntly say that theyre not even interested in playwrights with whom they dont have relationships.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Dramatist SourcebookBy F. DensonI purchased this to keep up on entry dates and submission information. It is great. Lots of valuable information and resources for those who want to get in touch with theater organizations and info on personnel. i recommend it to all who need this type of information.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Useful BeginningBy tambascotTCG has done a good job of assembling a list of theatres who are looking for new scripts. and their typical submission criteria. time frames. and contact info. It is a well-organized and convenient reference book.
