GIA Publications
| Founded | 1941 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Clifford Bennett |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Chicago |
| Publication types | sheet music, hymnals, books, CDs, magazines |
| Imprints | Walton Music |
| Official website | www |
GIA Publications, Inc. is a major publisher of hymnals, other sacred music, and music education materials.[1][2] Headquartered first in Pittsburgh and now Chicago, GIA is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. GIA originally stood for Gregorian Institute of America, founded in 1941 by Clifford Bennett[1] with a focus on Gregorian chant. The company has been owned since 1967 by the Harris family, who purchased the company after the previous owner retired in response to the decision of the Second Vatican Council to shift the liturgy from Latin to vernacular.[3]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b White, James F. (2003). Roman Catholic Worship: Trent to Today. Liturgical Press. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-8146-6194-9.
- ^ "Professional Concerns Forum". The American Organist. 29: 29.
- ^ Ed Harris. National Association of Music Merchants. Retrieved 2015-01-12.
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