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HymnWiki is a wiki for hymns: lyrics and tunes (not just one or the other). 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).
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=About HymnWiki=
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Ever browsed a hymn site and wished you could update or add to it yourself? Or, have you ever wanted to publish your own hymns online, for free use? If so, HymnWiki is just the place for you. 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 that began in April of 2007. It is hosted by the More Good Foundation.
  
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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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). Yes, the primary focus is on sheet music and essential facts (such as hymnists, dates, licenses, etc.) than other encyclopedic-style information (biographies, histories), although such are certainly welcome.
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The posting of hymns of all faiths is encouraged (note that many hymns work for most faiths), notwithstanding there is a large focus on Latter-day Saint hymns (see below).
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=Issues=
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*Currently, users must be on the approved list in order to edit. This is a temporary situation. Hopefully it will change, soon.
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=Plans=
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*There is new wiki software in progress designed specifically for HymnWiki. This should improve things considerably (especially ease of data entry). The release date is not yet announced. This software may accompany or replace the current MediaWiki setup, but will probably be the main vehicle for new articles.
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=Goals=
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(Where it says hymns, this also applies to other church/religious music and church-related music.)
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*Have articles posted for all public domain hymns and hymn tunes: these articles are to contain sheet music, sound files and information about the hymnists and the works where possible—all information should have a source provided.
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*Provide useful and accurate sources for (and for information about) sheet music, lyrics, composers, lyricists, compilers, translators, etc.
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*List all applicable copyright and licensing information.
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*Promote the writing of new hymns (you can upload your own here); [[HymnWiki:Contests|contests]] are planned
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*Categorize and create articles for the hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (AKA the Mormon church) and make the public domain ones available—especially the old hymns that are no longer in use.
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*Have what information is legal posted up about hymns and hymn tunes that are not public domain.
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[[category:HymnWiki]]

Latest revision as of 22:38, 29 April 2014

About HymnWiki

Ever browsed a hymn site and wished you could update or add to it yourself? Or, have you ever wanted to publish your own hymns online, for free use? If so, HymnWiki is just the place for you. HymnWiki is a wiki for hymns: lyrics and tunes (not just one or the other). HymnWiki is a non-profit website that began in April of 2007. It is hosted by the More Good Foundation.

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). Yes, the primary focus is on sheet music and essential facts (such as hymnists, dates, licenses, etc.) than other encyclopedic-style information (biographies, histories), although such are certainly welcome.

The posting of hymns of all faiths is encouraged (note that many hymns work for most faiths), notwithstanding there is a large focus on Latter-day Saint hymns (see below).

Issues

  • Currently, users must be on the approved list in order to edit. This is a temporary situation. Hopefully it will change, soon.

Plans

  • There is new wiki software in progress designed specifically for HymnWiki. This should improve things considerably (especially ease of data entry). The release date is not yet announced. This software may accompany or replace the current MediaWiki setup, but will probably be the main vehicle for new articles.

Goals

(Where it says hymns, this also applies to other church/religious music and church-related music.)

  • Have articles posted for all public domain hymns and hymn tunes: these articles are to contain sheet music, sound files and information about the hymnists and the works where possible—all information should have a source provided.
  • Provide useful and accurate sources for (and for information about) sheet music, lyrics, composers, lyricists, compilers, translators, etc.
  • List all applicable copyright and licensing information.
  • Promote the writing of new hymns (you can upload your own here); contests are planned
  • Categorize and create articles for the hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (AKA the Mormon church) and make the public domain ones available—especially the old hymns that are no longer in use.
  • Have what information is legal posted up about hymns and hymn tunes that are not public domain.