Eric Harding Thiman, the organist and composer, had musical training with private teachers; he gained his FRCO in 1921 and became MusD (London) in 1927. From 1930 he was professor of harmony at the RAM, and from 1956 to 1962 was dean of the faculty of music at London University. He was conductor of the Elysian Concert Society and Purley Choral Society, and had been organist and choirmaster at the City Temple since 1957. A keen advocate of congregational singing, he contributed an article on his methods to W. T. Whiteley's Congregational Hymn-singing in England, and was chairman of the music committee of Congregational Praise. His compositions include cantatas, anthems and services.

Songlist: In The Bleak Midwinter, My Master Hath A Garden, The Birds, The God Of Love My Shepherd, Flower Of Heaven, Jesus, The Very Thought, The Wilderness, Happy Is The Man

This valuable collection for the church soloist is filled with 20 vocal solos arranged or composed by Jay Althouse. Includes solos for all seasons of the church year plus numerous Sundays throughout the year. It's all here, from Advent to Trinity Sunday, from Patriotic services to Communion. Includes useful "Seasonal and Topical Index."

Joan Boytim, compiler of The First Book of Solos series, is the most respected name in widely-used publications for the developing singer. She brings her expertise and vast knowledge of literature into the sacred genre with this collection, which presents traditional sacred solos for classical voice and piano. The songs span from the easy to the more challenging, but all are within the realm of a reasonable, classical solo for a church service. Some of the songs included have long been out of print. The 43 selections range from classics by Bach and Mozart to early 20th century favorites and rarities.

Songlist: The Heart Worships (Holst), The Lord Is My Light, The Call, Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law, I Sought The Lord, Ave Maria, Prayer, Love Ye The Lord, Ave Verum (Jesu, Word Of God Incarnate), The Holy City, Panis Angelicus (O Lord Most Holy), This Joyful Eastertide, Hear My Cry, O God (Franck), O Lord Be Merciful (Bartlett), The Palms (Les Rameaux), Lord Is My Light,The (Allitsen), God Is My Shepherd (Dvorák), Cross Of Calvary,The (Gounod), Come, Ye Blessed (Scott)

This versatile collection contains 18 songs for solo voice and piano appropriate for recitals, concerts, contests and worship services. Includes songs by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Mozart and more!

Songlist: O Holy Night, Dedication PraI Will Sing New Songsyer, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Rise Up, My Heart, with Gladness, The Heav'ns Are Praising the Lord of Creation, Lord and Savior, I Will Sing New Songs, Come to God, The Palms, O Lord, I Pray to Thee, Eye Hath Not Seen, Ave Maria, O Divine Redeemer, If with All Your Hearts, O Rest in the Lord, Lord Most Holy, Thanks Be to Thee

This versatile collection contains 18 songs for solo voice and piano appropriate for recitals, concerts, contests and worship services. Includes songs by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Mozart and more!

Songlist: O Holy Night, Dedication Prayer, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Rise Up, My Heart, with Gladness, The Heav'ns Are Praising the Lord of Creation, Lord and Savior, I Will Sing New Songs, Come to God, The Palms, O Lord, I Pray to Thee, Eye Hath Not Seen, Ave Maria, O Divine Redeemer, If with All Your Hearts, O Rest in the Lord, Lord Most Holy, Thanks Be to Thee

Cantolopera books include versions for voice and piano of the world's most famous arias, plus plots and translations. The CDs feature two versions of each aria: one with a 130-piece orchestra providing accompaniments to allow the professional, student or opera fan to practice, and a performance by an established artist.