Why the Amish Sing: Songs of Solidarity & Identity

by D Rose Elder and D. Rose Elder

An intimate portrait of the diverse music-making at the center of Amish faith and life.

Singing occurs in nearly every setting of Amish life. It is a sanctioned pleasure that frames all Amish rituals and one that enlivens and sanctifies both routine and special events, from household chores, road trips by buggy, and family prayer to baptisms, youth group gatherings, weddings, and "single girl" sings. But because Amish worship is performed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421414651
• ISBN13: 9781421414652
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.4"