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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 →

This is another communion song from David Haas’s “Table Songs.” It has eight verses, which gives the liturgists a chance to pick the most appropriate ones. You can listen to the song at Haas’s Myspace site where you will hear the … Continue reading →

This is another song from David Haas’s “Table Songs”. It was originally written for a wedding but is certainly fine as a general communion song. The text is here. You can hear it at his Myspace page, which will give you … Continue reading →

To commence the songs from “Table Songs”, this is a gentle communion song based on the Emmaus pericope (Luke 24:13-35) written by David Haas. This is a very engaging tune, but the verses need a cantor. The text is here. … Continue reading →

This collection from GIA was published in 1991. I bought both the guitar version for me ($5.95) and the full music for pianists ($19.95 + postage from the US).  These collections are very cheap and can be purchased at GIA. … Continue reading →