Author Archives: maddg

I wonder if this Dan Schutte song is too grandiose for the suburbs. I’ve never heard it played around here but I’m sure it is a very usable song of praise and gathering. If you have the artillery – choir, … Continue reading →

This song of praise is by Gary Ault of The Dameans. It would make an uplifting entrance song and seems eminently singable. I’ve never heard it sung in Australia but maybe I don’t get around enough. There are tabs on … Continue reading →

Michael has a question: Hi Dr Geoff,I’m trying to find a different versions of the “Alleluia”, as part of the Gospel Acclamation.I generally use the Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor as its a delight to play (I’m a … Continue reading →

This is a song of praise suitable for gathering by Janet Vogt. It would be especially suitable for children but I’m sure it would survive adult participation. OCP sell the sheet music and provide the text in their preview. The … Continue reading →

I have been going through an old copy of OCP’s Guitar Accompaniment Book (c2005) for ages catching up on all the songs that I haven’t covered from other sources. This is by Grayson Warren Brown and is based on Psalm … Continue reading →

I have never used this song at mass but I understand it is rightly popular in the US. It has a text by the wonderful Sister Delores Duffner that arouses fury in certain circles. Reviewing the text, I can’t see … Continue reading →

Entrance:  Table of Plenty (Schutte) AOV 2/20 Communion: In the Breaking of the Bread (Hurd) AOV 1/58 Recessional: We Are Many Parts  (Haugen) AOV 1/86

One approach for once a year liturgies is a simple memorable refrain for the assembly and verses for a cantor. It allows all sorts of liberties with the tune in the verses. This is the approach for this song for … Continue reading →

This is another song ideal for a recessional, this time with a text by Omer Westendorf. It is set to the beautiful Welsh melody ASH GROVE, which is in the public domain. It is available in various arrangements on the … Continue reading →

We are resuming music for mass at our local church. With the assembly limited to 20 it will be low key, but hey, I often play with smaller crowds in George Town. I get to play next week. The liturgy … Continue reading →