Author Archives: maddg

This song by Ed Bolduc has liturgical uses noted at WLP where the sheet music is only available to those with a WLP annual licence.  I can’t find the sheet music anywhere else so you will have to get “Voices … Continue reading →

I keep an eye out for songs I don’t know that other parishes are using.  This one from Chris’s parish has a text by Luke Connaughton. The version in Gather Australia is to the tune “Woodlands” by Walter Greatorex. The … Continue reading →

I’m always looking for communion songs and Brian Wren’s text fits the bill as the words are simple and challenging and can be found at the Hope Publishing site. To digress for a moment, if you want to go beyond … Continue reading →

Ed Bolduc has rewritten this traditional hymn by nineteenth century hymn writer Caroline Maria Noel and added a refrain and his own tune. I like this because it could be used in a P&W setting but has lots of liturgical uses … Continue reading →

This is another song by Ed Bolduc in a relaxed MOR style. The verses are recommended for a cantor, which is probably right as it has a rhythmic structure that will make it hard for the assembly and in any … Continue reading →

This is a delicate and beautifully mournful song that would be suitable for Lent written by Paul A Tate. The refrain has SATB call and response and harmony if you have the need. The WLP site has the text in … Continue reading →

This song is being used as an entrance this week and I have never heard of it before, although I am assured it has been used for years and everyone at my current parish knows it. It is by Debra … Continue reading →

Entrance: Welcome to the Family (Kerner) Psalm 31 (McKenna) I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation. Gifts: Come As You Are (Brown) AOV 1/31 Communion: Seed, Scattered and Sown (Feiten) … Continue reading →

This is a fine Gospel Acclamation by Ed Bolduc should you need a stand alone one. It can be purchased for click and print and a sample page with the text is available all at WLP. My backing is faux … Continue reading →

This is another request.  It’s a very loose paraphrase of the Magnificant by Rory Cooney to the traditional tune “The Star of County Down”. The text is here. The sheet music can be purchased at GIA or for download at musicnotes. … Continue reading →