Youth choir periodicals published by the Southern Baptist Convention: 1966-1995.

Abstract

This study documents the development of youth choir periodicals published by the Church Music Department of the Baptist Sunday School Board located in Nashville, Tennessee. The first periodical written specifically for youth choirs was The Youth Musician, first published in October, 1966. Throughout the last twenty-nine years, the periodicals have experienced many changes in content and format.

This study consists of showing the developmental changes in these publications through comparative analysis of literary and musical examples. Policies, change in personnel, and the shift in focus of these periodicals are discussed and analyzed. Interviews with current and past editors reflect their purpose and goals for the periodicals they edited. Appendices include musical and literary examples from the periodicals and telephone interviews with the editors. The last two appendices include a comprehensive list of all music and literary articles contained in the publications.