The Spiral Bound Episcopal Musician’s Handbook is the essential tool for assisting clergy, musicians and laity in preparing meaningful worship in the Anglican tradition.
The Handbook is for anyone (musicians, clergy and laity) who plans worship services and includes:
- Guidance for planning hymns that fit the propers of the day
- A complete index of all the service music in The Hymnal 1982, including the Appendix
- Psalms pointed to plainsong chant for each season
- Scripture summaries
- Helpful tips for those new to leading music in the Episcopal Church
- PLUS, reference pages for planning music for Holy Baptism, Confirmation, Celebration and Blessing of Marriage, Ordination, Burial of the Dead, Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, Patronal Festival, Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church, and much more
Order your NEW 70th Edition today for just $59 or order multiple copies at a discount!* Order by phone at (800) 211-2771. The 70th edition (Advent 2026-Season after Pentecost 2027) is in production and will begin to ship by June 30, 3036.
Pointed Plainsong Psalms for Congregational Use
As part of your purchase of the Episcopal Musician’s Handbook, we also make available the gradual psalms that have been pointed in plainsong for congregational use. Click below to download:
Download Psalms for Congregational Use – Year A
