GIA Publications
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]GIA acquired choral music publisher Walton Music in 2013.[4] GIA acquired music education publisher and sacred music competitor World Library Publications in 2020.[5][6]
| 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 |
References
- 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.
- "GIA Publications - Walton Music joins the GIA family".
- "GIA Publications - Meredith Music About".
- "GIA to Acquire WLP". 2 December 2019.
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