One of the world's leading experts on congregational song writes for those who want to encourage others to sing or sing better. He offers ten persuasive answers to the question 'Why do we sing?' Each chapter provides one answer. These range from the straightforward ('because we can', 'to express emotion') to the more intriguing ('to revisit the past', 'to obey a command'). Each answer is explored with a wealth of illustration and practical insight born of the author's twenty years of experience in this field.