Monthly Archives: February 2012

Jackie Crocker has given this setting of Ps95 the longest title in the book.  She appears to be the director of music at the cathedral in Townsville, but if someone can confirm that I’d be grateful. We have frequently used … Continue reading →

This setting of Ps 96 by Bernadette Farrell is my favourite song that we sing at Christmas. The version at AOV is, I’m sure, beautiful and how it is meant to be done. That’s not how we do it.  We … Continue reading →

Another subtle and beautiful chant by John Bell. The snippet from AOV is enough to appreciate it. It is mentioned in this post as a sustaining song in a time of tragedy. My backing is at 75 bpm and should … Continue reading →

A setting of Ps 23 by Hilary Raimondo with a lot of competition. The excerpt at AOV shows how to do it without getting too sing-songy. The tune is stretched in all sorts of ways to fit the text in … Continue reading →

This chant is by Colleen Fulmer.  The snippet at AOV gives you the idea although it is written so it can be done as a round in three parts, which you can listen to here. It is a powerful social … Continue reading →

David Haas‘ setting of Ps 27. We have sung it a fair bit, but sometimes we just use the refrain as a response. The third verse is the standout, with its different melody. The text is here. It can be … Continue reading →

This is a setting a setting of Ps 103 by Jeanne Cotter. You can hear a snippet at GIA here. (NB the sample at the AOV site is not the correct song.)  This man sings it with a strong voice. … Continue reading →

Phil Porter and Elaine Kirkland wrote this chant.  I only know them for the “Advent Chant” that we have used but this is new to me. A snippet can be heard at AOV here. I’m not at all sure where … Continue reading →

A setting of Ps 34 by Tony Barr.  This is novel, in that three groups of singers start the mantra sequentially, each with their own line and then the cantor sings as a voice over the mantra refrain. You’ll get … Continue reading →

A delightful song from Jeanne Cotter based on the famous “love” section of 1st Corinthians 13. It is therefore a no brainer as a wedding song, and was actually written with that in mind.  You can hear it on myspace here. … Continue reading →