Background
Westermeyer, Paul Henry was born on March 28, 1940 in Cincinnati. Son of Paul Henry and Ruth Caroline (Hackstedt) Westermeyer.
(This resource, originally published in 1988, has become a...)
This resource, originally published in 1988, has become a basic text in the study of church music, as well as serving as a handbook for church music leaders, pastors, music committee members, and others. Westermeyer has updated and expanded the volume to reflect the current challenges of contemporary culture, musical and worship styles, and integrity to the gospel. More than a "how-to" manual for musicians, this book is an interdisciplinary study of worship, music, and theology accessible to everyone.
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Westermeyer, Paul Henry was born on March 28, 1940 in Cincinnati. Son of Paul Henry and Ruth Caroline (Hackstedt) Westermeyer.
Bachelor, Elmhurst College, 1962; Bachelor's Degree, Lancaster Seminary, 1965; Master in Sacred Music, Union Theological Seminary, 1966; Master of Arts in Church History, University of Chicago, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Church History, University of Chicago, 1978.
Choirmaster, organist, various churches in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland., 1958-1971; choirmaster, Grace Lutheran Church, Villa Park, Illinois, 1971-1982; cantor, Ascension Lutheran Church, Riverside, Illinois, 1982-1990; assistant pastor, Ascension Lutheran Church, Riverside, Illinois, 1986-1990; successively instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor music, Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1968-1990; director college choir and Elmhurst Choral Union-Pk. District Chorus, Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1973-1990; college organist, Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1968-1990; chairman music department and preparatory music department, Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1978-1990; professor church music, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, since 1990. Visiting professor church music Institute Sacred Music, Yale University, fall 1989.
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Member American Choral Directors Association, American Guild Organists (dean Valley chapter 1982-1984, national chaplain since 1991), American Society Church History, Evangelical and Reformed History Society, Hymn Society of America, Association Lutheran Church Musicians (editor paper series since 1988), International Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Hymnologie, Liturgical Conference, Mercersburg Society, North America Academy Liturgy, Alpha Mu Gamma (honorary), Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Sally Ann Young, June 22, 1963. Children: Christopher, Timothy, Rachel, Rebecca.