Elder, D. Rose,  1952- <br/><br/>
Why the Amish sing :  songs of solidarity & identity / 
D. Rose Elder ; foreword by Terry E. Miller. 
 - xvi, 193 pages ;  24 cm. 
 - Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies .
 - Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>pt. I. Amish life and song. Who are the Amish? -- The functions of Amish singing -- Case study: "Es sind zween Weg" -- pt. II. Singing in childhood and adolescence. Songs for nurture: lullabies and children's songs -- Songs for instruction: singing at school -- Case study: School repertoire -- Songs of identity: youth sings -- pt. III. Singing for worship. Songs of memory: the Ausbund -- Songs of belonging: baptism, council, and communion -- Case study: The Loblied, or Lobsang -- pt. IV. Singing for special occasions. Songs of love and life: weddings and funerals -- Songs of trust: music in daily life -- Songs for the future: Amish singing in the twenty-first century -- Appendixes : I. Additional musical examples ; II. Research methods ; III. Historical studies of Amish music. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781421414652 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1421414651 (hardcover : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013046567 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBB490487  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>016838751  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Amish--Hymns--History and criticism.<br/>Amish--Music--History and criticism.<br/>Amish--Social life and customs.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>ML 3178 .A45  / E43 2014