All three of the keynote presenters from Conference 2008 have published books recently that may be of interest to you. Follow the links below for further information:
"Meditations for Tough and Testing Times" by Rev. Dr. Bernard R. Wilson, Sr. minister of Norfield Congregational Church in Weston, CT. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Meditations+for+Tough+and+Testing+Times&x=0&y=0
"Preaching to the Choir: Claiming the Role of Sacred Musician" by Rev. Dr Victoria Ressmeyer Sirota, Asst Minister and Consultant for Liturgy and Music at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, NY. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Victoria+Sirota&x=0&y=0
"The Choral Challenge: Practical Paths to Solving Problems" by Michael Kemp. This new book is due to be available by the end of November through GIA.
http://www.giamusic.com/sacred_music/?CFID=3845954&CFTOKEN=11659712
UCC Musicians Association member Richard Coffey has recently published "A Service of Song: The Musical Legacy of South Congregational-First Baptist Church." Coffey's exploration of the 200 year history of music and musicians in this Greater Hartford church reveals how South Church has contributed significantly to the development and sustenance of the musical arts in Connecticut. For further information and to order a copy e-mail neaton@southchurch.org