Author Archives: maddg

This Scott Soper song is an obvious accompaniment to an Anointing Rite, but would make sense for Reconciliation as well. I worry about songs with a gospel styling, because your assembly really needs to be able to handle the style … Continue reading →

This is an early song by Michael Joncas from way back in 1979. It is for Eucharist, obviously. There are fiddly differences between the tune for the verses that are annoying. OCP sell the sheet music and have given us … Continue reading →

Owen Alstott based this song for funerals and All Souls day on Psalms 27 and 43. The refrain goes from 2/4 to 3/4 after 2 bars and then back to 2/4 for the verses. The melody is singable enough but … Continue reading →

A hymn of praise for general use, but especially at Easter, from John A. Riley set to LASST UNS ERFREUEN. OCP sell the sheet music here. GAB leaves out the second verse, probably to avoid repeating cherubim. They resisted the … Continue reading →

Entrance: Sing Out Earth and Skies (Haugen) AOV 2/32     Psalm 62 (McKenna) My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Gifts: Will You Love Me?   (Boniwell) AOV 1/40 Communion: Unless a Grain of Wheat (Farrell) AOV 1/35 Thanksgiving: … Continue reading →

This song by Millie Reith is no longer used in the form it is in my Guitar Accompaniment Book since “Yahweh” became unusable. The line was changed from “Yahweh is my shepherd now” to “The Lord is the shepherd of … Continue reading →

This is Owen Alstott‘s majestic song for Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday. You can purchase the sheet music at OCP where the text is in their preview.

This is an unusual folky Christmas song by John Michael Talbot. The verses appear impossible for an assembly but the refrain looks manageable. With the descant over the chorus it could be quite the production number. OCP provide the text … Continue reading →

This is a gentle setting of Ubi Caritas by Dan Schutte that uses the “love” verses from 1 Cor 13 in its verses. It is an obvious song for weddings but would find a use as a reflection in other … Continue reading →

This is a four part round for Good Friday and Stations of the Cross. It is by William Billings. My backing ignores the canon and the fact it should be sung a capella. When Jesus wept, the falling tearin mercy … Continue reading →