The Church Choirmaster: A Critical Guide To The Musical Illustration Of The Order For Daily Prayer (1864) is a book written by John Crowdy. The book is a comprehensive guide for choirmasters in the Church of England on how to use music to enhance the daily prayer services. It includes detailed instructions on the appropriate use of music for each section of the service, including psalms, hymns, and anthems. The author provides a critical analysis of various musical compositions and offers suggestions for suitable alternatives. The book also includes a brief history of church music and its importance in the Church of England. The Church Choirmaster is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of church music in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.