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I drove down to Hobart (~3 1/2 hours) for Stephen Kirk‘s workshop on music in the Eucharist. It was part of a Parish Mission Plan, that I hadn’t heard of, so I can’t be paying much attention apparently. The presentation … Continue reading →

I am about to have a break from blogging for a couple of weeks, so I’d better have a look at Advent. This might be provisional, because we are going to get suggestions from our coordinator, but barring any of … Continue reading →

This is a sincere sung pray, inspired by Psalm 5, and written by Dolly McGaughey, from the Torres Strait. I should have mentioned by now that the fine arrangements are by Lindsay Scandrett. The songs I have looked at so … Continue reading →

This is a song of praise from Dolly McGaughey. While not specifically mentioned it suggests Christmas to me. As with all her songs, I recommend you listen to her singing it at Willow, where the sheet music can be purchased. … Continue reading →

This is a lovely reflection on the person of Jesus from Dolly McGaughey. Listen to her singing the song at Willow, where you can purchase the sheet music. I did a simple backing: … and then I noticed the syncopation, … Continue reading →

This is another impressive Dolly McGaughey song for Gifts and Communion. I am approaching this as a form a chant that feels natural. Listen to her sing it and buy the sheet music at Willow. You can also hear her … Continue reading →

This is a song of praise from Dolly McGaughey from the Torres Strait. The sheet music is at Willow and I would encourage you to listen to the snippet of her singing her song there. I made a backing to … Continue reading →

Having heard one Dolly McGaughey song I looked for others, and they all have an other worldly simplicity that is most engaging. This would be lovely at an anointing. The sheet music is at Willow and I encourage you to … Continue reading →

Monica O’Brien mentioned Dolly McGaughey in one of her newsletters. She is a Torres Strait Islander who has a unique voice and has written remarkable songs. They strike me as indigenous chant like Taize perhaps, that could be used in … Continue reading →

This is another recent Australian song, this time from Brigid McNally. She is another of the great song writers who have emerged from the fruitful area of Catholic schools, whose music has a use in the wider church community. She … Continue reading →