Music leaders, show us your song list - NEW!!

[elgar]

Very good points. Benedictgal, I hope you weren’t beginning to think I was being a persistent nag in my viewpoint.

Now, I don’t understand why OCP suggests “Glory and Praise to our God” and “Sing a New Song” for the Assumption. Actually, looking at older copies of Today’s Liturgy, they seem to suggest those most of the time for Marian feasts.

I can understand their viewpoint maybe being they want a “praise” song for the processional, but there’s better suggestions out there. However, I think a Marian hymn would be most appropriate to set the mind on what we’ll be celebrating at Mass that day.

Also, I think we (or atleast I) can cut the Today’s Liturgy

I am a music director in an Anglican church so I don’t have a dog in this fight. We are given the freedom to choose hymnals, psaltery and music in general from any sources as long as we do it legally. Of course we are encouraged to use sources that benefit the church publishing houses but that decision is left to the parishes.

If I’m reading what you are saying correctly, are you saying you are obbligated to use and promote OCP output regardless of quality and relavence just to keep those mediocre composers employed? It is transparent to me this is all about financial arrangements between those in power and one or two catholic publishers. How many trees have been destroyed to publish the disposable missalette for the last 40 years? Geesh!

 

[benedictgal]

Wow, CatholicZ09, that was a terrific comparison. It’s been so long since we’ve done Cry of the poor I had forgotton the lyrics. The faithful sing those old 60’s songs so well. After all, they own them. I’ll think about keeping it in. It is just a little tricky because the only other place to put a Marian hymn is at offertory (the other two being entrance and exit). The cry of the poor is not majestic enough for entrance or exit so I will have to way it against There is nothing told which we really enjoy singing. And the words are so appropriate to Mary’s commitment to her Son and her glorifying His Sacrafice. The Magnificat is more of Her saying ‘Yes’ to her Lord and becomming the Vessel of the Savior. But the Magnificat IS the Gospel so…
do I sound confused?


peace, and thanks again for the wonderful research.
you are on a beautiful walk with your Lord.
h

However, if you look at the musicality of the piece in question, it lacks the solemnity and the beauty for use in the Mass. Plus, it’s not really the Magnificat. It’s more of a hodgpodge of psalms. If you are going to use the Magnificat, why not use the real one, drawn directly from St. Luke’s Gospel. Now, there are some settings that are actually written like a responsorial psalm where the faithful can sing the response and the cantor/choir can sing the verses. These might work for the Offertory, especially if, like in my parish, you have women fumbling through their purses during the offertory and men going through their wallets. A responsorial psalm would be simple enough for folks to sing as they are hunting for their money.

 

[MarkThompson]

I am a music director in an Anglican church so I don’t have a dog in this fight. We are given the freedom to choose hymnals, psaltery and music in general from any sources as long as we do it legally. Of course we are encouraged to use sources that benefit the church publishing houses but that decision is left to the parishes.

If I’m reading what you are saying correctly, are you saying you are obbligated to use and promote OCP output regardless of quality and relavence just to keep those mediocre composers employed? It is transparent to me this is all about financial arrangements between those in power and one or two catholic publishers. How many trees have been destroyed to publish the disposable missalette for the last 40 years? Geesh!

No, Today’s Liturgy is the liturgy magazine put out by one of the music publishing companies – he’s saying that that’s why they promote their own company’s music. He’s not saying that Catholics in general are required to promote certain companies! In fact, the freedom you describe in choosing hymnals etc. sounds exactly like what Catholic pastors / music directors enjoy.

 

[hosea]

No, Today’s Liturgy is the liturgy magazine put out by one of the music publishing companies – he’s saying that that’s why they promote their own company’s music. He’s not saying that Catholics in general are required to promote certain companies! In fact, the freedom you describe in choosing hymnals etc. sounds exactly like what Catholic pastors / music directors enjoy.

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[hosea]

Ok. Here’s my amended list for The Assumpton of the BVM:

Entrance: On this day, o beautiful Mother. This seemed a little too somber for an entrance but for some reason we think it will work. The harmony is so beautifully traditional.
Response: The Queen Stands by Kevin Kiel
offertory: There is nothing told
Communion: Cup of blessing by Bob Hurd and Holy is His Name
Closing: Hail Holy Queen (there’s always a temptation to do this ala “Sister act.” ;0)

Peace,
Terry

 

[CatholicZ09]

Ok. Here’s my amended list for The Assumpton of the BVM:

Closing: Hail Holy Queen (there’s always a temptation to do this ala “Sister act.” ;0

Hehe, I always can never get that scene out of my head when that is sung at Mass. “Hail, Holy Queen” is the perfect recessional.

 

[pnewton]

Immaculate Mary
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
Eat This Bread
O Sanctissima
Hail Holy Queen

 

[benedictgal]

Immaculate Mary
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
Eat This Bread
O Sanctissima
Hail Holy Queen

I am curious. How do you handle Eat this Bread? At my parish, when the faithful try to sing it, the song is so jumbled up from verse to verse that they get lost. Even when the choir tries it solo, I am compelled to jump in and try to steer them straight. This is one of those pieces that is not meant for congregational singing, as least as I have experienced it.

 

[pnewton]

I am curious. How do you handle Eat this Bread? At my parish, when the faithful try to sing it, the song is so jumbled up from verse to verse that they get lost. Even when the choir tries it solo, I am compelled to jump in and try to steer them straight. This is one of those pieces that is not meant for congregational singing, as least as I have experienced it.

Cantor does the verse, everyone else the chorus. We often will trade off verses.

 

[hosea]

I am curious. How do you handle Eat this Bread? At my parish, when the faithful try to sing it, the song is so jumbled up from verse to verse that they get lost. Even when the choir tries it solo, I am compelled to jump in and try to steer them straight. This is one of those pieces that is not meant for congregational singing, as least as I have experienced it.

I remember that one from when we had Gather. Beautiful song but the cong just sort of listened. Sadly, we didn’t use it very often for that reason. We pretty much love all the Taize stuff. Fantastically spiritual group.

peace

 

[benedictgal]

I remember that one from when we had Gather. Beautiful song but the cong just sort of listened. Sadly, we didn’t use it very often for that reason. We pretty much love all the Taize stuff. Fantastically spiritual group.

peace

About two years ago, I actually did jump in to help the choir as they were practicing prior to Mass. It was kind of funny. She asked me to help them sing it when the time came because they were still getting a little lost. Sadly, I was one of the few among the faithful who sang it.

 

[hosea]

About two years ago, I actually did jump in to help the choir as they were practicing prior to Mass. It was kind of funny. She asked me to help them sing it when the time came because they were still getting a little lost. Sadly, I was one of the few among the faithful who sang it.

The harmony is so amazing. It’s worth it just to use as a pre-communion song. The words are so simple and true. Accapella for sure.

 

[CatholicZ09]

I remember singing “Eat This Bread” at our parish a while ago. Anyways, I think it’s verse 4 or 5 where you have to hit a high D sharp, and since people weren’t singing the verses (I don’t know why I did ) when we reached that note, all you hear is this bellowing sound coming from me.

Wrong song to do that with.

Another few I do that with:

Every Valley by Bob Dufford (every Second Sunday of Advent)
Jesus Christ is Risen Today (every Easter Sunday)

However, with “Every Valley”, congregational singing of the verses is not discouraged in the Missal. I don’t know why Bob Dufford would decide to jump to two high E’s.

 

[pianomany2k]

I remember singing “Eat This Bread” at our parish a while ago. Anyways, I think it’s verse 4 or 5 where you have to hit a high D sharp, and since people weren’t singing the verses (I don’t know why I did ) when we reached that note, all you hear is this bellowing sound coming from me.

I haven’t used “Eat This Bread” in quite some time. Probably been at least a year.

 

[hosea]

Another few I do that with:

Every Valley by Bob Dufford (every Second Sunday of Advent)
Jesus Christ is Risen Today (every Easter Sunday)

However, with “Every Valley”, congregational singing of the verses is not discouraged in the Missal. I don’t know why Bob Dufford would decide to jump to two high E’s.

It’s really kind of comical to listen to 3/4 of the people drop out when they get to ‘high-way’ and ‘upon the Cross’. I really love my job! Thank you, Lord for giving it to me.

peace
have y’all noticed that there have been over 25 thousand hits on this thread? What a journey!

 

[Sarabande]

peace
have y’all noticed that there have been over 25 thousand hits on this thread? What a journey!

I’ve been following this thread and haven’t posted on it for a while, but you are so right. How wonderful it is that a music thread has lasted this long!!!

 

[CatholicZ09]

It’s really kind of comical to listen to 3/4 of the people drop out when they get to ‘high-way’ and ‘upon the Cross’. I really love my job! Thank you, Lord for giving it to me.

peace
have y’all noticed that there have been over 25 thousand hits on this thread? What a journey!

Hahaha. People love to watch our wildness.

This thread and its posters are all awesome!

 

[CatholicZ09]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. The weather was actually okay for this afternoon and early evening, rather hot, but nice, and now it’s stormy. It’s supposed to be really bad-weather day tomorrow. It’ll be a good day to stay in and nap.

Here is what I suggest for next weekend:

Sunday, August 22, 2010 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C

Processional Hymn: #751 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus HYFRYDOL
Preparation of the Gifts: #369 See, Us Lord, About Your Altar DRAKES BROUGHTON
Communion Hymn: #322 O Sacrament Most Holy FULDA
Recessional Hymn: #737 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION

This is what my music director has:

Processional Hymn: #304 Gather the People Schutte
Preparation of the Gifts: #519 Pescador de Hombres/Lord, You Have Come Gabarain
Communion Hymn: #699 Fly Like a Bird Canedo
Recessional Hymn: #737 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION

 

[Justin1224]

In the appendicies in the back of GIA’s Worship, they actually suggest “Gather Us In” for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time C.

 

[CatholicZ09]

In the appendicies in the back of GIA’s Worship, they actually suggest “Gather Us In” for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time C.

OCP’s Today’s Liturgy suggests that next weekend. Actually, they suggest it a lot.