(Pavane Publications). Dr. William Dehning has been the head of the Choral Department at University of Southern California since 1992. His choirs have wowed audiences worldwide and at the ACDA National Convention. Employing his no-nonsense tone; dry wit and deep passion; he tells all that is good and all that should be changed in the world of choral conducting. Never has so much valuable information been included with so much personality. Laugh and learn with this spectacular book!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book; needs to be updatedBy pjp73This is a wonderful study of the world of contemporary Christian music - at least through the late 1990s (my only reason for four stars). The authors give a good framework for understanding the different styles in this broad genre. They also mention the frustrations of some Christian artists who did not want to be branded as Christian artists as that might pigeonhole them and limit them artistically. In my opinion; the book suffers from one main thing: it needs to be updated. Since its copyright date is 1999; it came out prior to the digital music boom and its (and the Internets) significant impact on all aspects of the music business; including CCM. Many of the frustrations mentioned by artists in the book have been effectively dealt with since the book came out. Hopefully; the authors will update this important book.14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Good history of little studied worldBy A CustomerApostles of rock is an interesting look at the world of Contemporary Christian Music. It is part history; part study of the tension between christ and culture. The authors try to show how Christian muscians attempt to reach a wide audience and still remain true to their Christian ideals. The book is well researched and enjoyable to read. I would recommmend this to students of modern chrisitan culture and artists trying to balance their faith and the world of entertainment2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Thorough; Insightful; and IntelligentBy J.D. OsbornI came across this book while searching for something else and it peeked my interested. Once I started it I couldnt put it down. It is very intelligently written. It is a thorough; well-researched; and unbiased look at Contemporary Christian Music and the artists who create it. It brought many things I already knew about it (and many things I had forgotten) into a clear and academic perspective and taught me many; many new things as well.It is so information-rich I intend on reading it again; if not many more times.
