Monthly Archives: July 2014

While this is in David Haas’s “Table Songs” it is a communion processional by Rob Glover. The refrain is lovely and singable, but the verses are chant style, go very high, switch from 2/2 to 3/2 and are full of … Continue reading →

I’m working through the communion songs in David Haas’s “Table Songs”. This one is especially suited for Christmas and perhaps Advent services. The refrain is gentle and singable but the verses may needs a cantor. The text is here and … Continue reading →

This is a Taizé style song by David Haas from “Table Songs” in that it has an ostinato refrain that continues under the verses sung by cantors. It differs from Taizé in that it much more theatrical in style and … Continue reading →

Getting back to David Haas’s “Table Songs” book, this song is based on the Berakoth. When you listen to his version at Myspace, you will see how much it depends on the harmonies in the refrain and the skill of … Continue reading →

We are still using The Mass of St Francis but looking ahead to late August when we will start with Mason’s Mass of Glory and Praise, we will start using his Gospel Acclamation from this week. Entrance: As A Fire … Continue reading →

This is another of David Haas’s communion songs from “Table Songs.” The refrain has a simple tune but things get more interesting in the verses. The text sings in the voice of God, which is no longer as accepted, but … Continue reading →

This is another of the collection “Table Songs” that we have never used locally. It has ten verses but everything is short and to the point. The tune is simple (?too simple) in the refrain, but some time changes in … Continue reading →

I’ve challenged myself to look at the readings for the following Sunday and write a song inspired by them to be ready in that week. I’m hoping to get practice with BIAB and my version of Finale, so I don’t … Continue reading →

No I’m not going to do Bach’s mass on Band in a Box – what a thought! No blogging today because I’ve been out seeing this mass done at City Hall, Brisbane as part of the Intervarsity Choral Festival – … Continue reading →

This song from David Haas’s “Table Songs” has music by Kate Cuddy setting a text by David Haas. The refrain has an interesting tune with enough variation to be memorable. The verses are marked for a cantor but are quite … Continue reading →