Includes index

Contents:

pt. 1 Introduction: the background of the report: 1. another report-- 2. a millennium of Church music in England

pt. 2 Worship and Music: some theological and theoretical background to the report: 3. God, music and creation-- 4. Worship, prayer and the liturgy of the church-- 5. Music and worship-- 6. Words and music-- 7. The worshipping community and its building-- 8. Quality, styles, standards and choice

pt. 3 The present situation: the evidence received by the commission: 9. Music in parish churches-- 10. Music in Cathedrals-- 11. Music in other Christian traditions-- 12. Music in some ecumenical congregations in England-- 13. Music in the world-wide church-- 14. Music in religious communities-- 15. The training of musicians-- 16. Music at school-- 17. Training for ordained ministry

pt. 4 Resources: 18. Musical instruments and equipment-- 19. Radio, television and recordings-- 20. Composing, publishing, copyright and insurance

pt. 5 Into the future, reflections and comments: 21. Music in the church's worship and mission-- 22. The repertoire-- 23. The congregation and the leaders of worship-- 24. Choirs, music groups and recruitment-- 25. Educating for the future-- 26. The Cathedral contribution-- 27. Resources and instruments-- 28. Support and structures

pt. 6 Conclusion and recommendation: 29. Conclusion-- 30. Recommendation

Appendices: 1. The commission-- 2. The evidence-- 3. Miscelleneous