Here are some resources I would recommend for church music and worship.
I really enjoy the rich texts of Sovereign Grace music. You can order various albums from their website www.sovereigngraceministries.org/Resources/Music and download music charts for free as well. I highly recommend Psalms, Come Weary Saints, Worship God Live, and the Valley of Vision (based on Puritan prayers). Most of their music is terrific!
I appreciate the modern hymn-writers, Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, who have both written many of our favorites: In Christ Alone, How Deep the Father’s Love, The Power of the Cross, and Speak, O Lord. All of the Keith and Kristyn Getty albums are terrific (order from www.keithgetty.com). Townend albums can be ordered thru: www.worshipmusic.com/stuarttownend.html. The New Hymn Makers: How Deep the Father’s Love features the classical/sacred sounds of a boy choir, concert chorale, and organ.
The worship albums of Billy Foote are nice. You can order albums and download free music charts from: www.billyfoote.com. The fresh piano-driven arrangement of My Faith Has Found a Resting Place is a favorite here at Open Door.
Indelible Grace’s hope is to “help the church recover the tradition of putting old hymns to new music for each generation, and to enrich our worship with a huge view of God and His indelible grace.” You can order albums and download music charts from www.igracemusic.com.
Also check out www.redmountainchurch.org. I have heard positive comments about these 3 albums: The Gadsby Project, Depth of Mercy, and Help My Unbelief. The lyrics are theologically sound and lyrically stimulating.
Here are some worship albums I’ve appreciated from some churches and schools:
Providence Baptist’s Vaunted Pleasures and Daniel Renstrom’s Adore & Tremble (www.providence-sermons.com/music.php)
Eric Anderson’s Swept Away (www.yourchurch.com/worship/mp3.htm)
Cedarville University’s HeartSong various albums (www.cedarville.edu/christianministries/heartsong/cd.htm)
Baptist Bible College’s Gospel Fear (www.bbcs-e-store.com).
You are probably familiar with the college-focused music of Passion (www.268generation.com), which features Chris Tomlin, Charlie Hall, David Crowder, Matt Redman, Shane & Shane, Watermark, and more. You can find these albums everywhere. Also check out: www.worshiptogether.com and www.wordmusicnow.com. I also enjoy projects from: Travis Cottrell (www.stuphstore.com/store/traviscottrell), Caedmon’s Call, Andrew Peterson, Fernando Ortega, Jars of Clay, City on a Hill, Hillsong and United.
Recommended Publishers for Choir/Orchestra Music:
www.wordmusic.com (Christian Contemporary)
www.brentwood-benson.com (Christian Contemporary)
www.praisegathering.com (Blended)
www.integritymusic.com (Praise & Worship)
www.hinshawmusic.com (Classical)
www.brodtmusic.com (Sacred)
www.lifeway.com (Southern Baptist)
www.prismmusic.com (Southern Gospel)
www.lillenas.com/drama (Music & Drama)
Recommended Music Distributors:
www.cokesburymusic.com (20-25% Discount)
www.pinelakemusic.com (Timely Ordering)
www.themusiclibrary.com (Buy & Sell Out-of-Print Music)
www.highcountryresources.com (Out-of-Print Music)
www.youngsmusic.com (Out-of-Print Music)
