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HymnWiki is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki] for hymns: lyrics and tunes (not just one or the other). HymnWiki is a non-profit website. | HymnWiki is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki] for hymns: lyrics and tunes (not just one or the other). HymnWiki is a non-profit website. | ||
| − | The primary purpose of HymnWiki is to make sheet music and information available to the public about hymns, hymn compilations, religious compilations of sheet music or hymn-like poetry, anthems, children's songs (the sort included in religious compilations), motivational hymn-type songs, and some traditional music (as traditional tunes are often associated with hymns; these should only have pages if they relate to hymns somehow). | + | The primary purpose of HymnWiki is to make sheet music and information available to the public about hymns, hymn compilations, religious compilations of sheet music or hymn-like poetry, anthems, children's songs (the sort included in religious compilations), patriotic songs, motivational hymn-type songs, and some traditional music (as traditional tunes are often associated with hymns; these should only have pages if they relate to hymns somehow). |
Although the above is the goal of HymnWiki, and the posting of hymns of all faiths is encouraged, a primary focus is on the hymns and music of [http://www.lds.org/ the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (AKA the Mormon Church)]: new, old, foreign, etc. It may come as a surprise to many, but the Mormon (LDS) church has a very large number of past hymnals, and in many languages (not all were officially published by the church). HymnWiki is dedicated to making the content - and information about - these available (as well as promoting the current hymns), as far as copyright laws and granted permissions will allow, for historical and spiritual purposes. HymnWiki is not associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the church is by no means responsible for this website and the content thereof. Many, if not most, hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are common to many Christian faiths, and are not strictly Mormon. To learn more about the church, go to [http://www.mormon.org/ Mormon.org]; to learn more about its current music selection (from the source), go to the [http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/ LDS Church Music] site. | Although the above is the goal of HymnWiki, and the posting of hymns of all faiths is encouraged, a primary focus is on the hymns and music of [http://www.lds.org/ the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (AKA the Mormon Church)]: new, old, foreign, etc. It may come as a surprise to many, but the Mormon (LDS) church has a very large number of past hymnals, and in many languages (not all were officially published by the church). HymnWiki is dedicated to making the content - and information about - these available (as well as promoting the current hymns), as far as copyright laws and granted permissions will allow, for historical and spiritual purposes. HymnWiki is not associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the church is by no means responsible for this website and the content thereof. Many, if not most, hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are common to many Christian faiths, and are not strictly Mormon. To learn more about the church, go to [http://www.mormon.org/ Mormon.org]; to learn more about its current music selection (from the source), go to the [http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/ LDS Church Music] site. | ||
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About HymnWiki
HymnWiki is a wiki for hymns: lyrics and tunes (not just one or the other). HymnWiki is a non-profit website.
The primary purpose of HymnWiki is to make sheet music and information available to the public about hymns, hymn compilations, religious compilations of sheet music or hymn-like poetry, anthems, children's songs (the sort included in religious compilations), patriotic songs, motivational hymn-type songs, and some traditional music (as traditional tunes are often associated with hymns; these should only have pages if they relate to hymns somehow).
Although the above is the goal of HymnWiki, and the posting of hymns of all faiths is encouraged, a primary focus is on the hymns and music of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (AKA the Mormon Church): new, old, foreign, etc. It may come as a surprise to many, but the Mormon (LDS) church has a very large number of past hymnals, and in many languages (not all were officially published by the church). HymnWiki is dedicated to making the content - and information about - these available (as well as promoting the current hymns), as far as copyright laws and granted permissions will allow, for historical and spiritual purposes. HymnWiki is not associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the church is by no means responsible for this website and the content thereof. Many, if not most, hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are common to many Christian faiths, and are not strictly Mormon. To learn more about the church, go to Mormon.org; to learn more about its current music selection (from the source), go to the LDS Church Music site.
Goals
- Promote availability of public domain sheet music and lyrics for hymns
- Categorize the LDS (Mormon) hymns and make the public domain ones available
- Promote the writing of new hymns (you can upload your own here); contests are planned
