The Journey Was Chosen: The Life and Work of Paul Manz

This biographical work examines the unique factors that have shaped and formed the life and music of one of the most influential organists of the latter half of the twentieth-century. Constructed in four parts, this book includes a full biography; an analysis of his chorale-based organ and choral works; a collection of essays by composers, theologians, musicians, and family; and web access that includes sound clips, radio interviews, manuscripts, video, articles, and programs. This book will be of great interest to anyone who knows and enjoys the music of Paul Manz. Paperback. 246 pages. PART ONE: The Life of Paul Manz Chapter 1: EARLY YEARS Chapter 2: CHALLENGES AND GROWTH Chapter 3: A MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC Chapter 4: A MINISTRY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES Chapter 5: BUILDING BRIDGES Chapter 6: BENEDICTION AND BLESSINGS PART TWO: The Work of Paul Manz Chapter 7: THE ORGAN CHORALES OF PAUL MANZ Chapter 8: The Choral and Liturgical Music of Paul Manz PART THREE: Reflections on the Life and Work of Paul Manz Postlude: God of Grace, and God of Glory, Paul Otto Manz Appendix A: Formal and Architectural Characteristics in/Organ Chorales of Paul Manz Appendix B: List of Manz Organ Publications Appendix C: List of Manz Choral Compositions