Songs & Updates for Saturday, August 27, 2022

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Thanks for a great small-group liturgy last week! Everything was pretty upbeat and the harmony sounded nice. A parishioner mentioned how much they liked what we were doing. Here's the audio.

As We Gather at Your Table is a repeat from last week. If you weren't able to be here (or aren't familiar with the tune), please take a look.

Be With Me is written in cantor/response format. The cantor will always sing the upper line of the refrain, with the choir & congregation on the lower line. Everyone sings the last phrase together.

For I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, I'd love to try for three parts if we're able (soprano, alto & tenor). We've played with this before in rehearsal, but haven't done it for a Mass yet.

Please make sure you're comfortable with the rhythms on Pan de Vida. Verse 2 is especially awkward, as I had to try matching the text to the music. Let me know if you have any different ideas on phrasing.

‘Tis the Gift to Be Simple is really short, so we'll probably need to repeat it at least two or three times. We'll play it by ear, though, depending on how long it takes for Father to process out.

Finally, I'm in the process of selecting music for September. With Summer coming to a close, we'll likely start introducing some new music again. The Season of Creation also kicks off the first week of September, so we may see some repeating, creation-themed songs throughout the month. Stay tuned.

Have a great week!

Out: Tom, Ken

(All Mass Parts are from Mass of Creation, including Gospel Acclamation, Holy, Eucharistic Acclamation 'A', Doxology & Lamb of God)

Gathering:

GC3 #839 - As We Gather At Your Table