- Last Friday night, I went to a friend's house in Knightdale to meet with Fr. Mel Portula, whom I haven't seen since he left for the Philippines a few years ago. He will be in the US for at least the next month or thereabouts before returning to the Maryhurst Seminary in Baguio City, Philippines. It was really nice to see Fr. Mel, as well as Auring (the hostess with the mostest ;) ), Jesse and Joy, Rosemary, Dee, and Sean. It was a small gathering, but we truly enjoyed each others' company, as well as the food. We chatted until past midnight, when we finally left, as Fr. Mel had an early morning flight to catch to Texas (where he'll be spending the rest of his stay in the US). Dare we try to convince Fr. Mel to get a Facebook page? He's been resisting the idea ... but it would be an easy way to keep in touch.
- Maria, Gail, and I went blueberry picking early Saturday morning. Yes, I was sleep-starved, but for a very good reason. :) We went to Herndon Hills Farm (on Massey Chapel Road, near Southpoint Mall) early in the morning. Both Maria and Gail were expecting to crawl about on the ground. I didn't have any expectations as I've not gone blueberry picking before. They were pleasantly surprised when they saw trees from which one could stand whilst picking off the berries. So we spent an enjoyable hour picking berries, and watching others do the same. There were a lot of children present – their parents took them out for an early, but enjoyable outing. It was really nice seeing the adults pick berries from the top of the tree whilst the children picked them from the bottom. Truly a wonderful family activity. As I was picking berries, a sense of zen came over me: I am one with the berries. The tree puts forth its fruit for all to take. There were times when Alan Rickman's soliloquy on wine (from the Bottle Shock film) started playing in my mind. The same could very easily be applied to the blueberry trees: water, sunshine, and love created the environment in which others were able to enjoy. I didn't get a chance to do much with them yesterday, but I have plans: a friend sent me recipes for Blueberry Kuchen and Blueberry Buckle that I will be sure to try. We'll be going blackberry picking at the same place a fortnight from yesterday. It should be fun. :)
- Seen this morning at Mass at IC: a three-year-old child genuflecting in front of the altar, imitating his mother, who did the same. That was really nice to see. It reminded me of my nephew, who is now eleven-going-on-twelve. From a very young age, he had been able to chant the Lord's Prayer (the traditional chanted English version) even before he had spoken in complete sentences. And I recalled how much he had admired then-Organist/Choirmaster Peter Luciano, as he had "directed" from the pew in much the same style as Peter had done.
- Bear? What bear? A friend and I were planning to hike in the Duke Forest after my late afternoon service at Carol Woods. One of my Facebook friends warned me about a black bear and its cub that was found wandering around Durham's Museum of Life and Science. Then I received a phone call from another friend, giving me the same warning. It shows you how much I've been paying attention to the news (not), as I was completely unaware of it. According to WRAL-TV, it's been wandering since at least last Thursday. A map indicates most of the sightings occurred north of I-85. We'll be hiking at a point that is closer to I-40 than to I-85, but I certainly won't be complacent as bears are known to wander far and wide in search of food.
- My last thought: to those who attended the CNMC in San Antonio: it looked like a wonderful celebration with excellent speakers. I would have loved to be there. Hopefully, sometime in the future, I can be there as it would have been wonderful to have met those I got to know via the SQPN chatroom. I'm glad it was streamed live as the sessions were happening. It was a wonderful way to share with a world-wide audience. I wish safe travels to those who will be leaving (or have already left) San Antonio as they travel back to their homes around the US and the world.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday Thoughts
Friday, June 26, 2009
Straight Out of Compline
Oh, for goodness' sake! I place the blame squarely on Ian E. for this thing. Those Canadian Anglo-Catholics! What will they come up with next?
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Hope Valley Chorale sings the National Anthem
Last Friday, 6/19/2009, I joined the Hope Valley Chorale, singing the National Anthem before the Durham Bulls' game against the Pawtucket Red Sox. Ben Hutchens directed the choir. Many thanks to Paul Haley for recording this!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
21 June - Third Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 7
Shock!!! I only had one service this entire weekend! I'm going through church withdrawal. ***sighs dramatically***
I'm just kidding. :) Here is the music I programmed for the Third Sunday after Pentecost at St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982. Oh, and please, no rotten tomatoes at my choice of Communion Song. The people are actually clamouring for this type of music, and it fit some of the themes of today's readings.
Third Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Fantasia (J. Pachelbel)
Processional Hymn: 410, Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (LAUDA ANIMA)
Trisagion: S-100, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Psalm: Ps 107 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 608, Eternal Father, strong to save (MELITA)
Offertory Hymn: 559, Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us (DULCE CARMEN)
Sanctus: S-130, Deutsche Messe (Schubert/Proulx))
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-169, My flesh is food indeed (Urwin)
Communion Song: Gather Comprehensive 608, Be not afraid (B. Dufford)
Recessional Hymn: 535, Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim (PADERBORN)
Postlude: Alternate harmonisation of Paderborn (N. Rawsthorne)
I'm just kidding. :) Here is the music I programmed for the Third Sunday after Pentecost at St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982. Oh, and please, no rotten tomatoes at my choice of Communion Song. The people are actually clamouring for this type of music, and it fit some of the themes of today's readings.
Third Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Fantasia (J. Pachelbel)
Processional Hymn: 410, Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (LAUDA ANIMA)
Trisagion: S-100, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Psalm: Ps 107 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 608, Eternal Father, strong to save (MELITA)
Offertory Hymn: 559, Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us (DULCE CARMEN)
Sanctus: S-130, Deutsche Messe (Schubert/Proulx))
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-169, My flesh is food indeed (Urwin)
Communion Song: Gather Comprehensive 608, Be not afraid (B. Dufford)
Recessional Hymn: 535, Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim (PADERBORN)
Postlude: Alternate harmonisation of Paderborn (N. Rawsthorne)
If the subject matter offends you...
... then why bother to see it?
I went with a group of friends to see Cabaret at the Raleigh Little Theatre last night. A friend, Jay Dolan, played the role of Ernst Ludwig, and he did a wonderful job!
I won't go into the plot details here; have a look at the Wikipedia entry for those details. There were a few scenes which could be considered controversial. There was the warning that this musical was not intended for those under thirteen years old. And this warning came with good reason.
In the middle of the first act, an entire row of people got up and walked out. It was rather rude; these people sat right in front of me and blocked my view momentarily of the action going on in the stage. It was during the song "Two Ladies" when they walked out.
Here is the Wikipedia description of that scene:
As far as I'm concerned, if those people left for prudish reasons, they missed the point, and as a result, they missed a wonderful performance, complete with excellent dancing and a gutsy performance by Mark Ridenour, who played the Emcee, who was battling laryngitis.
Oh, and to Jay - you did a great job! Well done.
I went with a group of friends to see Cabaret at the Raleigh Little Theatre last night. A friend, Jay Dolan, played the role of Ernst Ludwig, and he did a wonderful job!
I won't go into the plot details here; have a look at the Wikipedia entry for those details. There were a few scenes which could be considered controversial. There was the warning that this musical was not intended for those under thirteen years old. And this warning came with good reason.
In the middle of the first act, an entire row of people got up and walked out. It was rather rude; these people sat right in front of me and blocked my view momentarily of the action going on in the stage. It was during the song "Two Ladies" when they walked out.
Here is the Wikipedia description of that scene:
The Emcee and two female companions sing a song ("Two Ladies") that comments on Cliff and Sally's unusual living conditions (In most productions, one of the girls is played by a man).Admittedly, the actions depicted might be considered explicit, but I thought it was tastefully done, and should be taken in the spirit intended. I suppose to those who walked out, it was interpreted very differently.
As far as I'm concerned, if those people left for prudish reasons, they missed the point, and as a result, they missed a wonderful performance, complete with excellent dancing and a gutsy performance by Mark Ridenour, who played the Emcee, who was battling laryngitis.
Oh, and to Jay - you did a great job! Well done.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Highlight of My Day, 16 June
I am borrowing a page from Mike K. as I write my first and only Highlight of My Day. (I wouldn't want to steal the thunder from you, Mayor-dear. :) )
I was asked, for the first time in at least five years, to act as stop assistant for an organist playing the noon-time demos on the Flentrop organ at Duke University Chapel. Not even a lack of parking would prevent me from helping out a friend whilst enjoying being up in the gallery once again. Brian C. played a couple of pieces by Bach, and other works by Langlais, Mendelssohn, and Widor. As I was pulling stops and turning pages, I was admiring his keyboard and pedalling technique. He'll be playing the organ at his father's wedding coming up soon, and I'm sure he'll do just fine. Thanks, Brian, for sharing your music and for giving me the opportunity to help you. I'd be happy to help you again in the future.
Right after I left Brian, I met my friend Maria D., who is a graduate student in the Department of Religion at Duke. We decided to go to my favourite Chinese restaurant in this area, China Palace. I was first introduced to this place by my friend, Rose H., who at the time, was a resident at Duke Hospitals. She returns to the Triangle area once a year for a week-long conference organised by the Duke's Radiology Department, and when she does, China Palace is always one of her stops. The food there is wonderful, and I always order from their "special" menu. Last Sunday, I ate there with my friend David D., and ordered Chinese Eggplant with Pork and Black Beans. Today, I ordered Beef with Bittermelon. Both dishes were wonderfully prepared. Both Maria and David expressed satisfaction with the food and indicated they would be happy to return for more.
Alright, so that was two highlights. Pity that I missed Fr. Roderick Vonhögen and other SQPN fans in the uStream chatroom as he recorded another episode of the Daily Breakfast. At least I was able to join them for the post-show chat.
That does it for my one-and-only HOMD. I shall happily return it to Mayor Mike.
I was asked, for the first time in at least five years, to act as stop assistant for an organist playing the noon-time demos on the Flentrop organ at Duke University Chapel. Not even a lack of parking would prevent me from helping out a friend whilst enjoying being up in the gallery once again. Brian C. played a couple of pieces by Bach, and other works by Langlais, Mendelssohn, and Widor. As I was pulling stops and turning pages, I was admiring his keyboard and pedalling technique. He'll be playing the organ at his father's wedding coming up soon, and I'm sure he'll do just fine. Thanks, Brian, for sharing your music and for giving me the opportunity to help you. I'd be happy to help you again in the future.
Right after I left Brian, I met my friend Maria D., who is a graduate student in the Department of Religion at Duke. We decided to go to my favourite Chinese restaurant in this area, China Palace. I was first introduced to this place by my friend, Rose H., who at the time, was a resident at Duke Hospitals. She returns to the Triangle area once a year for a week-long conference organised by the Duke's Radiology Department, and when she does, China Palace is always one of her stops. The food there is wonderful, and I always order from their "special" menu. Last Sunday, I ate there with my friend David D., and ordered Chinese Eggplant with Pork and Black Beans. Today, I ordered Beef with Bittermelon. Both dishes were wonderfully prepared. Both Maria and David expressed satisfaction with the food and indicated they would be happy to return for more.
Alright, so that was two highlights. Pity that I missed Fr. Roderick Vonhögen and other SQPN fans in the uStream chatroom as he recorded another episode of the Daily Breakfast. At least I was able to join them for the post-show chat.
That does it for my one-and-only HOMD. I shall happily return it to Mayor Mike.
Monday, June 15, 2009
14 June - Second Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 6
We're back in Ordinary Time. Well, except I suppose the Episcopalians don't exactly call it that. This one kind of snuck up on me. So much for advanced preparations.
Remember my mini-rant from my last post? I shall endeavour to keep my rant to myself, especially since I was the one who planned the following set of music. At least having to make slight alterations to a piece I honestly disliked intensely prevented me from spewing any more bile than could have been spewed already.
But I digress. You can do the math as to which piece I may be thinking of.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Second Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele (Op. 122, No. 5; J. Brahms)
Processional Hymn: 525, The Church's one foundation (AURELIA)
Trisagion: S-100, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Psalm: Ps 20 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 302, Father, we thank thee who hast planted (RENDEZ À DIEU)
Offertory Hymn: WLP 747, God the sculptor of the mountains (Urbis beata, Sarum Plainsong Mode II)
Sanctus: S-130, Deutsche Messe (Schubert/Proulx))
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-169, My flesh is food indeed (Urwin)
Communion Song: Gather I 243, Take our bread (J. Wise)
Recessional Hymn: 213, Come away to the skies (MIDDLEBURY)
Postlude: Fuge or Voluntary in D (Wm. Selby; ed. B. Owen)
I played the 4:00 pm service for Carol Woods, which is organised by Chapel of the Cross. During the summer, the music list would generally reflect what was played at the 8:00 am Rite I Eucharist, but the presider du jour did not like the Closing Hymn. When I saw what it was, I heartily agreed with him. That piece still gives me nightmares, no thanks to my organ teacher, who asked me to have his "Anybody Choir" sing that thing during Offertory, and guess who had to direct this choir from the console? We were only too happy to replace it with what I programmed as Closing at St Joseph's, and what Van programmed as Communion Hymn at the 10:00 am service at Chapel of the Cross.
The music list:
Second Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite I
Prelude: A very short improvisation on Aurelia
Processional Hymn: 525, The Church's one foundation (AURELIA)
Psalm: Psalm 20 (recited)
Offertory Hymn: 290, Come ye thankful people, come (ST GEORGE'S, WINDSOR)
Comm: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele (Op. 122, No. 5; J. Brahms)
Recessional Hymn: 213, Come away to the skies (MIDDLEBURY)
Postlude: Fuge or Voluntary in D (Wm. Selby; ed. B. Owen)
The next Carol Woods service will be on June 28.
Remember my mini-rant from my last post? I shall endeavour to keep my rant to myself, especially since I was the one who planned the following set of music. At least having to make slight alterations to a piece I honestly disliked intensely prevented me from spewing any more bile than could have been spewed already.
But I digress. You can do the math as to which piece I may be thinking of.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Second Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele (Op. 122, No. 5; J. Brahms)
Processional Hymn: 525, The Church's one foundation (AURELIA)
Trisagion: S-100, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Psalm: Ps 20 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 302, Father, we thank thee who hast planted (RENDEZ À DIEU)
Offertory Hymn: WLP 747, God the sculptor of the mountains (Urbis beata, Sarum Plainsong Mode II)
Sanctus: S-130, Deutsche Messe (Schubert/Proulx))
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-169, My flesh is food indeed (Urwin)
Communion Song: Gather I 243, Take our bread (J. Wise)
Recessional Hymn: 213, Come away to the skies (MIDDLEBURY)
Postlude: Fuge or Voluntary in D (Wm. Selby; ed. B. Owen)
I played the 4:00 pm service for Carol Woods, which is organised by Chapel of the Cross. During the summer, the music list would generally reflect what was played at the 8:00 am Rite I Eucharist, but the presider du jour did not like the Closing Hymn. When I saw what it was, I heartily agreed with him. That piece still gives me nightmares, no thanks to my organ teacher, who asked me to have his "Anybody Choir" sing that thing during Offertory, and guess who had to direct this choir from the console? We were only too happy to replace it with what I programmed as Closing at St Joseph's, and what Van programmed as Communion Hymn at the 10:00 am service at Chapel of the Cross.
The music list:
Second Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite I
Prelude: A very short improvisation on Aurelia
Processional Hymn: 525, The Church's one foundation (AURELIA)
Psalm: Psalm 20 (recited)
Offertory Hymn: 290, Come ye thankful people, come (ST GEORGE'S, WINDSOR)
Comm: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele (Op. 122, No. 5; J. Brahms)
Recessional Hymn: 213, Come away to the skies (MIDDLEBURY)
Postlude: Fuge or Voluntary in D (Wm. Selby; ed. B. Owen)
The next Carol Woods service will be on June 28.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
13 June - Vigil Mass for the The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ [Corpus Christi]
*pats my poor, neglected blog*
I was asked to play the Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover), unless otherwise specified.
Saturday 5:30 pm Mass: Vigil Mass for the The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ [Corpus Christi]
Prelude: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (J.G. Walther)
Hymn in Procession: 540, Let all mortal flesh keep silence (PICARDY)
Gloria: 176, New Mass for Congregations (C.T. Andrews)
Psalm: Flor y Cantos 253, Psalm 116, El Cáliz que Bendecimos/Our Blessing Cup (J. Cortez)
Gospel Acclamation: 216, Mass for the Life of the World (D. Haas)
Offertory anthem: Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away (Ke. Getty; Kr. Getty; S. Townend)
Sanctus, Mem. Accl., Amen, Agnus Dei: 166-168; 171, Mass of Creation (M. Haugen)
Communion Hymn: 593, We remember how you loved us to your death (M. Haugen)
Recessional Hymn: 558, Lift up your hearts to the Lord (R. O'Connor)
Postlude: Fuge or Voluntary in D (Wm. Selby; ed. B. Owen)
*shrugs* What can I say? I'm only asked to play it. They didn't ask me to like it or approve of it. I've said this many times - I do not relate to this kind of music all that well, and to be honest, for everything after the Gloria, I really felt like I was typing the music rather than making it. Most especially for that ... closing song (I refuse to call it a hymn).
I should stop now before I say something I may regret. I know, I could always refuse to play that particular Mass, but despite my other musical endeavours, I do consider IC to be my home parish, and I've always been willing to do what I can. One would say this is a taste issue. For me, personally, I'm really saddened that this kind of musical tripe makes its way to a Mass.
*end rant
I was asked to play the Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover), unless otherwise specified.
Saturday 5:30 pm Mass: Vigil Mass for the The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ [Corpus Christi]
Prelude: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (J.G. Walther)
Hymn in Procession: 540, Let all mortal flesh keep silence (PICARDY)
Gloria: 176, New Mass for Congregations (C.T. Andrews)
Psalm: Flor y Cantos 253, Psalm 116, El Cáliz que Bendecimos/Our Blessing Cup (J. Cortez)
Gospel Acclamation: 216, Mass for the Life of the World (D. Haas)
Offertory anthem: Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away (Ke. Getty; Kr. Getty; S. Townend)
Sanctus, Mem. Accl., Amen, Agnus Dei: 166-168; 171, Mass of Creation (M. Haugen)
Communion Hymn: 593, We remember how you loved us to your death (M. Haugen)
Recessional Hymn: 558, Lift up your hearts to the Lord (R. O'Connor)
Postlude: Fuge or Voluntary in D (Wm. Selby; ed. B. Owen)
*shrugs* What can I say? I'm only asked to play it. They didn't ask me to like it or approve of it. I've said this many times - I do not relate to this kind of music all that well, and to be honest, for everything after the Gloria, I really felt like I was typing the music rather than making it. Most especially for that ... closing song (I refuse to call it a hymn).
I should stop now before I say something I may regret. I know, I could always refuse to play that particular Mass, but despite my other musical endeavours, I do consider IC to be my home parish, and I've always been willing to do what I can. One would say this is a taste issue. For me, personally, I'm really saddened that this kind of musical tripe makes its way to a Mass.
*end rant
Sunday, June 7, 2009
7 June - Trinity Sunday
Ah, I am now caught up with my music lists. :)
I only had one service today. Gasp! What was I to do with myself with only one service in the morning? Well, I am catching up with my blog posts for one! :)
Here is music list for today's service.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Feast of Pentecost (Whitsunday): Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (F. Zachau and J.G. Walther)
Processional Hymn: 370, I bind unto myself today (ST. PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE)
Trisagion: S-100, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Psalm: Canticle 13 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 367, Round the Lord in glory seated (RUSTINGTON)
Offertory Hymn: 324, Let all mortal flesh keep silence (PICARDY)
Sanctus: S-130, Deutsche Messe (Schubert/Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-169, My flesh is food indeed (Urwin)
Communion Anthem: Bless we the Father, the Song, and the Holy Ghost (H. Willan)
Communion Hymn: Father, we love you (GLORIFY YOUR NAME; D. Adkins)
Recessional Hymn: 362, Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA)
Postlude: Menuet from Suite Gothique (L. Boëllmann)
*hangs head in shame*
I made a similar mistake with the Opening Hymn that I did with "Hail thee, festival day". I completely missed the fact that for vs 2-5, there is an extra motif, so when the congregation started singing a different melody than what I was playing, I thought, oops. I scanned the music carefully and noticed that I completely missed one page, so I stopped and started again, and the congregation joined me once they figured out what I was doing.
So this is yet another example of when the organist makes a mistake, the entire ship goes down. Sigh.
On an up note: from the Anglican Music listserv, one of the regular posters offered to those interested his own free-accompaniments for St. Patrick's Breastplate. I'll definitely have a look and consider using it next year. :)
Admittedly, pieces such as the Communion song I programmed is not exactly of a style I'm very comfortable with, but the congregation really liked it, so I guess I'll have to see if I can find a source of accompaniments that go along with the in-house St. Joseph's hymnal. Luckily, this is where contacts with music director friends who do this type of music in their churches come in very handy indeed. I just might give them a ring within the next several days.
Hopefully, I'll get back to some semi-regular blogging. Look for my posts either here, or if it's related to creative writing or the Harry Potter fandom, on my LJ. Cheers to all, and have a wonderful week. :)
I only had one service today. Gasp! What was I to do with myself with only one service in the morning? Well, I am catching up with my blog posts for one! :)
Here is music list for today's service.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Feast of Pentecost (Whitsunday): Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (F. Zachau and J.G. Walther)
Processional Hymn: 370, I bind unto myself today (ST. PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE)
Trisagion: S-100, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Psalm: Canticle 13 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 367, Round the Lord in glory seated (RUSTINGTON)
Offertory Hymn: 324, Let all mortal flesh keep silence (PICARDY)
Sanctus: S-130, Deutsche Messe (Schubert/Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-169, My flesh is food indeed (Urwin)
Communion Anthem: Bless we the Father, the Song, and the Holy Ghost (H. Willan)
Communion Hymn: Father, we love you (GLORIFY YOUR NAME; D. Adkins)
Recessional Hymn: 362, Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA)
Postlude: Menuet from Suite Gothique (L. Boëllmann)
*hangs head in shame*
I made a similar mistake with the Opening Hymn that I did with "Hail thee, festival day". I completely missed the fact that for vs 2-5, there is an extra motif, so when the congregation started singing a different melody than what I was playing, I thought, oops. I scanned the music carefully and noticed that I completely missed one page, so I stopped and started again, and the congregation joined me once they figured out what I was doing.
So this is yet another example of when the organist makes a mistake, the entire ship goes down. Sigh.
On an up note: from the Anglican Music listserv, one of the regular posters offered to those interested his own free-accompaniments for St. Patrick's Breastplate. I'll definitely have a look and consider using it next year. :)
Admittedly, pieces such as the Communion song I programmed is not exactly of a style I'm very comfortable with, but the congregation really liked it, so I guess I'll have to see if I can find a source of accompaniments that go along with the in-house St. Joseph's hymnal. Luckily, this is where contacts with music director friends who do this type of music in their churches come in very handy indeed. I just might give them a ring within the next several days.
Hopefully, I'll get back to some semi-regular blogging. Look for my posts either here, or if it's related to creative writing or the Harry Potter fandom, on my LJ. Cheers to all, and have a wonderful week. :)
31 May - Feast of Pentecost (Whitsunday)
As usual, here are my music lists for Sunday services.
My turn for cantoring came up at Immaculate Conception. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). I didn't note the voluntary pieces Jane played for this Mass, so I will list only the hymns she programmed.
Sunday 7:45 am Mass: Feast of Pentecost
Hymn in Procession: 461, O Holy Spirit, by whose breath (VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS)
Gloria: 157, Mass of Creation (Haugen)
Psalm: Psalm 104, (antiphon 101 (P. Lisicky); verses set to Tone VIII)
Gospel Acclamation: 261 (A.G. Murray)
Offertory: 465, Come down, O love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Sanctus, Mem. Accl., Amen, Agnus Dei: 166-168; 171, Mass of Creation
Communion Hymn: 460, Veni Creator Spiritus (Plainsong, Mode VIII)
Recessional Hymn: 469, Come, Holy Ghost (LAMBILLOTTE)
Cheers to Fr. Dan for allowing us to sing all four verses of the Recessional Hymn. :) He didn't start recessing down the aisle until the beginning of the fourth verse. Yes, it's a Doxology (if you know the text of that hymn), but it's nice to know that no part of this text got shortchanged because of the concept of Hymn as Travelling Music that seems to be quite prevalent in the Roman Catholic liturgy.
Also, once again, I received a lot of positive feedback concerning the Latin at Communion. Thanks to a good friend of mine (thanks, Chris! :) ), I have a copy of the Adoremus Hymnal, and will definitely pereuse that for ideas for the next time I cantor a Mass at IC.
I will be subbing for a few Masses during the summer, but mostly the Saturday 5:30 pm Vigil Mass or the Sunday 7:45 am Masses (when I am not cantoring). Look for my lists then (and I do promise to post them in a more timely manner!)
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Feast of Pentecost (Whitsunday): Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herr Gott (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Processional Hymn: 225, Hail thee, festival day! (SALVE FESTA DIES)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 104 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 228, Holy Spirit, font of light (WEBBE)
Offertory Hymn: 504, Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS; Plainsong, Mode 8)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Anthem: Come down, O Love divine (H. Tadman-Robins)
Recessional Hymn: 516, Come down, O Love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Postlude: Fugue in C Major (BuxWV 174, "Gigue," Buxtehude)
I should be so proud of myself - I did not make a mistake with "Hail thee, festival day!" And the choir did wonderfully with the Communion Anthem. It's a small group, but they are singing together quite nicely.
Next service: My turn came up to play the the 5:15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. I sang the Offertory and Communion anthems with the Parish Choir. This was their last service before their summer break.
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herr Gott (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Processional Hymn: 225, Hail thee, festival day! (SALVE FESTA DIES)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Psalm 104, recited
Sequence Hymn: 230, A mighty sound from heaven (SONG OF THE HOLY SPIRIT)
Offertory: Behold now, praise the Lord (E. Titcomb)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Hymn: 505, O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God (O HEILIGER GEIST)
Communion Motet: If ye love me (T. Tallis)
Recessional Hymn: 516, Come down, O Love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Postlude: Fugue in C Major (BuxWV 174, "Gigue," Buxtehude)
Van Quinn commented to me on the flourish I add at the end of the Gigue fugue, saying something like it was a nice way to put the liturgical stamp on this piece, kind of like an "Amen" at the end. I grinned at that assessment. It was my organ teacher, Tim Baker, who suggested I did that flourish. Honestly, everything I know at the organ came from him. Well, and a few other friends as well, but mostly from Tim. He is a wonderful teacher, and I wish I had the opportunity to continue taking lessons from him.
I had forgotten what a wonderful treasure trove the music of Everett Titcomb is. I will definitely revisit a catalogue of his works in hopes that I could find a piece (or more) my choir could sing. The anthem we sung for Offertory is an example of his wonderful works, and I also remember a nice Epiphany anthem I sang at a joint Evensong service between St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and Grace Lutheran (LC/MS) Church several years ago.
My turn for cantoring came up at Immaculate Conception. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). I didn't note the voluntary pieces Jane played for this Mass, so I will list only the hymns she programmed.
Sunday 7:45 am Mass: Feast of Pentecost
Hymn in Procession: 461, O Holy Spirit, by whose breath (VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS)
Gloria: 157, Mass of Creation (Haugen)
Psalm: Psalm 104, (antiphon 101 (P. Lisicky); verses set to Tone VIII)
Gospel Acclamation: 261 (A.G. Murray)
Offertory: 465, Come down, O love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Sanctus, Mem. Accl., Amen, Agnus Dei: 166-168; 171, Mass of Creation
Communion Hymn: 460, Veni Creator Spiritus (Plainsong, Mode VIII)
Recessional Hymn: 469, Come, Holy Ghost (LAMBILLOTTE)
Cheers to Fr. Dan for allowing us to sing all four verses of the Recessional Hymn. :) He didn't start recessing down the aisle until the beginning of the fourth verse. Yes, it's a Doxology (if you know the text of that hymn), but it's nice to know that no part of this text got shortchanged because of the concept of Hymn as Travelling Music that seems to be quite prevalent in the Roman Catholic liturgy.
Also, once again, I received a lot of positive feedback concerning the Latin at Communion. Thanks to a good friend of mine (thanks, Chris! :) ), I have a copy of the Adoremus Hymnal, and will definitely pereuse that for ideas for the next time I cantor a Mass at IC.
I will be subbing for a few Masses during the summer, but mostly the Saturday 5:30 pm Vigil Mass or the Sunday 7:45 am Masses (when I am not cantoring). Look for my lists then (and I do promise to post them in a more timely manner!)
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Feast of Pentecost (Whitsunday): Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herr Gott (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Processional Hymn: 225, Hail thee, festival day! (SALVE FESTA DIES)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 104 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 228, Holy Spirit, font of light (WEBBE)
Offertory Hymn: 504, Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS; Plainsong, Mode 8)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Anthem: Come down, O Love divine (H. Tadman-Robins)
Recessional Hymn: 516, Come down, O Love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Postlude: Fugue in C Major (BuxWV 174, "Gigue," Buxtehude)
I should be so proud of myself - I did not make a mistake with "Hail thee, festival day!" And the choir did wonderfully with the Communion Anthem. It's a small group, but they are singing together quite nicely.
Next service: My turn came up to play the the 5:15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. I sang the Offertory and Communion anthems with the Parish Choir. This was their last service before their summer break.
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herr Gott (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Processional Hymn: 225, Hail thee, festival day! (SALVE FESTA DIES)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Psalm 104, recited
Sequence Hymn: 230, A mighty sound from heaven (SONG OF THE HOLY SPIRIT)
Offertory: Behold now, praise the Lord (E. Titcomb)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Hymn: 505, O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God (O HEILIGER GEIST)
Communion Motet: If ye love me (T. Tallis)
Recessional Hymn: 516, Come down, O Love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Postlude: Fugue in C Major (BuxWV 174, "Gigue," Buxtehude)
Van Quinn commented to me on the flourish I add at the end of the Gigue fugue, saying something like it was a nice way to put the liturgical stamp on this piece, kind of like an "Amen" at the end. I grinned at that assessment. It was my organ teacher, Tim Baker, who suggested I did that flourish. Honestly, everything I know at the organ came from him. Well, and a few other friends as well, but mostly from Tim. He is a wonderful teacher, and I wish I had the opportunity to continue taking lessons from him.
I had forgotten what a wonderful treasure trove the music of Everett Titcomb is. I will definitely revisit a catalogue of his works in hopes that I could find a piece (or more) my choir could sing. The anthem we sung for Offertory is an example of his wonderful works, and I also remember a nice Epiphany anthem I sang at a joint Evensong service between St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and Grace Lutheran (LC/MS) Church several years ago.
24 May - Seventh Sunday After Easter (Feast of the Ascension)
*hangs head in shame*
These lists are very late. I have no excuses for that. But never mind about that. Here are the lists.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Seventh Sunday of Easter/Feast of the Ascension: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us (Prelude on Hyfrydol; P. Manz)
Processional Hymn: 460, Alleluia! sing to Jesus! (HYFRYDOL)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 1 (Ford; Plainsong, Mode 8)
Sequence Hymn: 477, All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine (ENGELBERG)
Offertory Hymn: 328, Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord (SONG 46)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Motet: The Lord ascendeth up on high (M. Prætorius)
Recessional Hymn: 494, Crown him with many crowns (DIADEMATA)
Postlude: Allegretto (G. Böhm)
I played the 4:00 pm service for Carol Woods, which is organised by Chapel of the Cross. Interestingly enough, there was a different set of music planned for this service, but after I showed the Presider du Jour the list of music I played for St. Joseph's that morning, she decided to make a switch. I suppose it's just as well; the people have requested more familiar hymns during the service anyway. And, I'd like to think the following hymns are very familiar to this group.
The music list:
Prelude: Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us (Prelude on Hyfrydol; P. Manz)
Processional Hymn: 460, Alleluia! sing to Jesus! (HYFRYDOL)
Psalm: Psalm 1 (recited)
Offertory Hymn: 477, All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine (ENGELBERG)
Comm: Just as I Am (Fugue on Woodworth, with J.S. Bach's Minuet in G interspersed; arr. F. Bock)
Recessional Hymn: 494, Crown him with many crowns (DIADEMATA)
Postlude: Allegretto (G. Böhm)
The next Carol Woods service will be on June 14.
These lists are very late. I have no excuses for that. But never mind about that. Here are the lists.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10:30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Seventh Sunday of Easter/Feast of the Ascension: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us (Prelude on Hyfrydol; P. Manz)
Processional Hymn: 460, Alleluia! sing to Jesus! (HYFRYDOL)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 1 (Ford; Plainsong, Mode 8)
Sequence Hymn: 477, All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine (ENGELBERG)
Offertory Hymn: 328, Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord (SONG 46)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Motet: The Lord ascendeth up on high (M. Prætorius)
Recessional Hymn: 494, Crown him with many crowns (DIADEMATA)
Postlude: Allegretto (G. Böhm)
I played the 4:00 pm service for Carol Woods, which is organised by Chapel of the Cross. Interestingly enough, there was a different set of music planned for this service, but after I showed the Presider du Jour the list of music I played for St. Joseph's that morning, she decided to make a switch. I suppose it's just as well; the people have requested more familiar hymns during the service anyway. And, I'd like to think the following hymns are very familiar to this group.
The music list:
Prelude: Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us (Prelude on Hyfrydol; P. Manz)
Processional Hymn: 460, Alleluia! sing to Jesus! (HYFRYDOL)
Psalm: Psalm 1 (recited)
Offertory Hymn: 477, All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine (ENGELBERG)
Comm: Just as I Am (Fugue on Woodworth, with J.S. Bach's Minuet in G interspersed; arr. F. Bock)
Recessional Hymn: 494, Crown him with many crowns (DIADEMATA)
Postlude: Allegretto (G. Böhm)
The next Carol Woods service will be on June 14.
Oh how behind I am...
I am so behind in my posts. I owe you, my faithful readers, three weeks worth of music lists. Don't worry, they will be forthcoming.
In the meantime, here are a few random thoughts.
Enough of my sentimental blathering. My music lists are forthcoming.
In the meantime, here are a few random thoughts.
- There are some things I don't really pay much attention to. Sometime last month, Duke University had Oprah Winfrey as their Commencement speaker whilst UNC-Chapel Hill had Archbishop Desmond Tutu as their Commencement speaker. At his homily, Fr. Steve from Immaculate Conception Church pointed out that those two universities invited black people to speak at their respective Commencements. I thought, oh yeah, he's right. But to be honest, I never thought of them as black or white or anything else for that matter. (Actually, I didn't even know that Oprah Winfrey spoke at Duke. Blue Devils fans, please don't throw rotten tomatoes at me, okay?) I was just aware of Archbishop Tutu's visit, and that he (and the Rev. Dr. Pfaff) attended the 5:15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross the afternoon of UNC's commencement. It's too bad that the idea of an Evensong with the Archbishop fell through. I'm sure the Compline Choir would have loved to have sung at that service!
- I've been doing a bit of writing lately. It's been really lovely flexing my creative writing muscles, and thanks to some wonderful encouragement from friends, I've been writing a pair of multi-chaptered stories, plus have an outline for o-fic that I hope to start writing soon. I'm still keeping in touch with my scientific roots. I'm working on a review paper with a friend of mine in the Cannabinoid field that we hope to submit before he leaves for the ICRS conference early next month. I've been away from the science field for at least the past couple of years, and I can honestly say I miss it. It's been nice living the life of the church musician in the meantime. But I do miss science, and hope to get back into the field at some point in time in the future.
- It's nice to know that others appreciate you. I'll admit that I haven't frequented the RPInet Forum Boards for at least the past year or more. There's been a lot of contentious bickering there, and I didn't really want to be a part of that. Much to my surprise, I received notifications of replies to what I assume have been long-buried threads. One of the respondents mentioned me by name, and said that my contributions had been appreciated, and was wondering where I might have disappeared to. I do keep up this blog (I try to, anyway) with my thoughts as well as my music lists (and have a journal on Live Journal for anything else related to creative writing exploits and Harry Potter-related things), so one could keep up with me if one so desires. If there is one thing I miss about the RPInet boards, it is the people I've met there. I had the wonderful fortune of meeting three of them in person (Charles, Nick and Tyler; it is with the latter that I share this blog) plus established wonderful friendships with others (Randy, Michael, Ryan, Joe Sco, Brian, Ron A., etc.). I may not be interacting with you on a daily basis via the boards, but that doesn't mean I don't think of you from time to time. Most of us are Facebook friends... and I'm also on Twitter as well. I hope all is well with all of you, and that your Music Ministry work continues to be rewarding as we do our part to glorify God in Music.
Enough of my sentimental blathering. My music lists are forthcoming.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
17 May - Sixth Sunday of Easter
As usual, here are my music lists for Sunday services.
My turn for cantoring came up at Immaculate Conception. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover).
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Prelude: Air on the G String (J.S. Bach)
Hymn in Procession: 445, That Easter day with joy was bright (PUER NOBIS)
Psalm: Psalm 98, (antiphon 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C); verses set to Tone VIII)
Gospel Acclamation: 261 (A.G. Murray)
Offertory: 625, Where charity and love prevail (CHRISTIAN LOVE)
Sanctus, Mem. Accl., Amen, Agnus Dei: 166-168; 171, Mass of Creation
Communion Solo: Regina Coeli
Recessional Hymn: 482, Jesus shall reign where'er the sun (DUKE STREET)
Postlude: Prelude to Te Deum (M.A. Charpentier)
As far as the Communion chant was concerned: I could have done the "simpler" version that is found in the Gather Hymnal, but considering how many times I've sung the "fancier" version at Compline, I decided I would chant that version. I received many compliments on it. Even as I was walking out of the church, people were stopping me and telling me how lovely they found the chant, and my effort overall that morning.
/stepping on soapbox
It's just as what others have said all along – there is a hunger for this kind of music, and people are clamouring to hear more chant at the Mass. Wasn't it stated that chant should have pride of place during the Liturgy? IMHO, we should make more of an effort to include chant in the Mass.
/stepping off the soapbox
Okay, it's a mild rant, but that is definitely how I feel. I am glad that I can do my small part toward this goal. :)
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Sixth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Mass for the Convents: Plein jeu and Récit de Chromhorne (F. Couperin)
Processional Hymn: 204, Now the green blade riseth (NOËL NOUVELET)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 98 (Barrett)
Sequence Hymn: 392, Come, we that love the Lord (VINEYARD HAVEN)
Offertory Hymn: 455, O Love of God, how strong and true (DUNEDIN)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Motet: My Eyes for Beauty Pine (H. Howells)
Recessional Hymn: 292, O Jesus, crowned with all renown (KINGSFOLD)
Postlude: Mass for the Convents: Offertoire sur les grands jeux (F. Couperin)
Heh. The Recessional Hymn was my acknowledgement that the Sixth Sunday after Easter was also known as Rogation Sunday.
Next service: My turn came up to play the the 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. I sang the Offertory anthem with the Parish Choir.
Prelude: Mass for the Convents: Plein jeu and Récit de Chromhorne (F. Couperin)
Processional Hymn: 174, At the Lamb's high feast we sing (SALZBURG)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Psalm 98, recited
Sequence Hymn: 455, O Love of God, how strong and true (DUNEDIN)
Offertory: Hallelujah, Amen from Judas Maccebeus (G.F. Handel)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Voluntary: Mass for the Convents: Tierce en Taille (Elevation; F. Couperin)
Communion Hymn: 706, In your mercy, Lord, you called me (HALTON HOLGATE)
Recessional Hymn: 477, All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine (ENGELBERG)
Postlude: Mass for the Convents: Offertoire sur les grands jeux (F. Couperin)
I really love playing the Dobson organ. I also appreciate the adjustable bench as well. Having to play on a bench that is too high for me has negatively affected my pedalling technique.
The next time I'll be playing the 5:15 pm service will be on Pentecost Sunday.
My turn for cantoring came up at Immaculate Conception. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover).
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Prelude: Air on the G String (J.S. Bach)
Hymn in Procession: 445, That Easter day with joy was bright (PUER NOBIS)
Psalm: Psalm 98, (antiphon 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C); verses set to Tone VIII)
Gospel Acclamation: 261 (A.G. Murray)
Offertory: 625, Where charity and love prevail (CHRISTIAN LOVE)
Sanctus, Mem. Accl., Amen, Agnus Dei: 166-168; 171, Mass of Creation
Communion Solo: Regina Coeli
Recessional Hymn: 482, Jesus shall reign where'er the sun (DUKE STREET)
Postlude: Prelude to Te Deum (M.A. Charpentier)
As far as the Communion chant was concerned: I could have done the "simpler" version that is found in the Gather Hymnal, but considering how many times I've sung the "fancier" version at Compline, I decided I would chant that version. I received many compliments on it. Even as I was walking out of the church, people were stopping me and telling me how lovely they found the chant, and my effort overall that morning.
/stepping on soapbox
It's just as what others have said all along – there is a hunger for this kind of music, and people are clamouring to hear more chant at the Mass. Wasn't it stated that chant should have pride of place during the Liturgy? IMHO, we should make more of an effort to include chant in the Mass.
/stepping off the soapbox
Okay, it's a mild rant, but that is definitely how I feel. I am glad that I can do my small part toward this goal. :)
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Sixth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Mass for the Convents: Plein jeu and Récit de Chromhorne (F. Couperin)
Processional Hymn: 204, Now the green blade riseth (NOËL NOUVELET)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 98 (Barrett)
Sequence Hymn: 392, Come, we that love the Lord (VINEYARD HAVEN)
Offertory Hymn: 455, O Love of God, how strong and true (DUNEDIN)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Motet: My Eyes for Beauty Pine (H. Howells)
Recessional Hymn: 292, O Jesus, crowned with all renown (KINGSFOLD)
Postlude: Mass for the Convents: Offertoire sur les grands jeux (F. Couperin)
Heh. The Recessional Hymn was my acknowledgement that the Sixth Sunday after Easter was also known as Rogation Sunday.
Next service: My turn came up to play the the 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. I sang the Offertory anthem with the Parish Choir.
Prelude: Mass for the Convents: Plein jeu and Récit de Chromhorne (F. Couperin)
Processional Hymn: 174, At the Lamb's high feast we sing (SALZBURG)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Psalm 98, recited
Sequence Hymn: 455, O Love of God, how strong and true (DUNEDIN)
Offertory: Hallelujah, Amen from Judas Maccebeus (G.F. Handel)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Voluntary: Mass for the Convents: Tierce en Taille (Elevation; F. Couperin)
Communion Hymn: 706, In your mercy, Lord, you called me (HALTON HOLGATE)
Recessional Hymn: 477, All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine (ENGELBERG)
Postlude: Mass for the Convents: Offertoire sur les grands jeux (F. Couperin)
I really love playing the Dobson organ. I also appreciate the adjustable bench as well. Having to play on a bench that is too high for me has negatively affected my pedalling technique.
The next time I'll be playing the 5:15 pm service will be on Pentecost Sunday.
Celebration and Blessing of Marriage ...
Last Saturday morning, the Senior Choir at Chapel of the Cross very happily sung at the marriage of Theresa Zucchero and Dave Scocca.It was a wonderful celebration of music and fellowship.
Theresa requested the Bruckner setting of the Ave Maria. So the Senior Choir spent a couple of weeks learning this wonderful piece.
Here is the Order of Worship. Numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Seating of the Mothers:
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach)
Bridal Processional:
The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune (Hymn 377; R.V. Williams)
Here I will interrupt my list. This was treated as a Processional Hymn, so the people sang with the choir. Those of you familiar with this setting know there is the fanfare before verses 1 and 5. The bride processed in to the fanfare preceding verse 5.
Declaration of Consent
The Collect
The First Lesson: Colossians 3:12-17
Paslm: Ps150 (Anglican chant setting by G.S. Talbot)
The Second Lesson: 1 John 4:7-16
Sequence Hymn: 376, Joyful, joyful we adore thee (HYMN TO JOY)
The Gospel: Mark 10:6-9; 13-16
The Homily
The Marriage
The Prayers
The Blessing of the Marriage
The Peace
Offertory Anthem: Ave Maria (A. Bruckner)
The Great Thanksgiving
Sanctus: S-130, Deutsche Messe (F. Schubert)
The Breaking of the Bread
Communion motet: Ubi caritas et amor (M. Duruflé)
Communion hymn: 516, Come down, O love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
The Prayer after the Communion
Closing Hymn: 665, All my hope on God is founded (MICHAEL)
The Blessing
The Dismissal
Recessional: Toccata from Symphonie V (C.-M. Widor)
Congratulations again to Dave and Theresa Scocca.
I'll end with a very sweet poem that was included as a wedding favour from their reception. Each guest received a small bag filled with five sweet almonds.
To remind us that life is both bitter and sweet.
Five wishes for the new husband and wife –
Health, wealth, happiness, children, and a long life!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
10 May - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Eh, again, this is one week late.
As usual ... my music lists for Sunday services.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Fifth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: A Blessing (J. Chepponis)
Pro: LEVAS II 50, The angel said to Philip (NYLAND)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 22 (Guimont)
Seq: 379, God is Love, let heaven adore him (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Off: 457, Thou art the Way, to thee alone (ST JAMES)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Motet: If Ye Love Me (T. Tallis)
Communion Hymn: 323, Bread of heaven, on thee we feed (JESU, JESU DU MEIN HIRT)
Re: 344, Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing (SICILIAN MARINERS)
Postlude: Dialogue sure les grands jeux from Mass of the Convents (F. Couperin)
I played the 4.00 pm service for Carol Woods, which is organised by Chapel of the Cross. I will be happily providing the music for them during the summer.
The music list:
Prelude: Prelude on Simple Gifts (W. Held)
Pro: 657, Love divine, all loves excelling (HYFRYDOL)
Psalm: Psalm 22 (recited)
Seq: 379, God is Love, let heaven adore him (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Off: 213, Come away to the skies (MIDDLEBURY)
Comm: Fugue in C Major (G.F. Handel); Ricercar in E-Flat Major (O. Di Lasso) - these two selections from The Parish Organist, ed. H. Fleischer
Re: 529, In Christ there is no east nor west (McKEE)
Postlude: Maestoso in D Major (J.E. Kindermann)
I will try not to be so late with the music slated for tomorrow. On tap: a 7.45 am Mass at Immaculate Conception, my usual 10.30 am service at St Joseph's, and a 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. I was in a Couperin mood, so I've been working on a few movements from Mass of the Convents. They'll be featured as prelude and postlude at St Joseph's and Chapel of the Cross tomorrow.
In the meantime - my friends Theresa and Dave will be married in three hours' time, and I'll be singing with the choir. I will post the music list for that service. Congratulations, Theresa and Dave!
As usual ... my music lists for Sunday services.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Fifth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: A Blessing (J. Chepponis)
Pro: LEVAS II 50, The angel said to Philip (NYLAND)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 22 (Guimont)
Seq: 379, God is Love, let heaven adore him (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Off: 457, Thou art the Way, to thee alone (ST JAMES)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Motet: If Ye Love Me (T. Tallis)
Communion Hymn: 323, Bread of heaven, on thee we feed (JESU, JESU DU MEIN HIRT)
Re: 344, Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing (SICILIAN MARINERS)
Postlude: Dialogue sure les grands jeux from Mass of the Convents (F. Couperin)
I played the 4.00 pm service for Carol Woods, which is organised by Chapel of the Cross. I will be happily providing the music for them during the summer.
The music list:
Prelude: Prelude on Simple Gifts (W. Held)
Pro: 657, Love divine, all loves excelling (HYFRYDOL)
Psalm: Psalm 22 (recited)
Seq: 379, God is Love, let heaven adore him (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Off: 213, Come away to the skies (MIDDLEBURY)
Comm: Fugue in C Major (G.F. Handel); Ricercar in E-Flat Major (O. Di Lasso) - these two selections from The Parish Organist, ed. H. Fleischer
Re: 529, In Christ there is no east nor west (McKEE)
Postlude: Maestoso in D Major (J.E. Kindermann)
I will try not to be so late with the music slated for tomorrow. On tap: a 7.45 am Mass at Immaculate Conception, my usual 10.30 am service at St Joseph's, and a 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. I was in a Couperin mood, so I've been working on a few movements from Mass of the Convents. They'll be featured as prelude and postlude at St Joseph's and Chapel of the Cross tomorrow.
In the meantime - my friends Theresa and Dave will be married in three hours' time, and I'll be singing with the choir. I will post the music list for that service. Congratulations, Theresa and Dave!
Monday, May 11, 2009
All for a Good Cause
Yesterday, SQPN went bananas as they held their second annual podcast marathon. I wasn't able to watch the whole thing, but there are a few highlights I wanted to share with you.On the serious and sane side: Many many thanks to the iPadre for using his half an hour for a Virtual Holy Hour. He prayed Compline with us whilst exposing the Blessed Sacrament. It was *wonderful*.
The prizes for "taking one for the team" go to Louisa and the trio of Fr Roderick, Mark, and Inge. If I've done this right, the videos will be embedded below.
Louisa sang sailor songs and wore her wetsuit, complete with brightly coloured yellow flippers, and raised money for the cause. She got up early (or stayed up late, depending on perspective) and was carrying out these antics at 3.00 am BST. She did a wonderful job, and everyone enjoyed her hour and change.
The grand prize, IMHO, goes to Fr Roderick, Mark, and Inge for enduring not just one, but two Scary Smoothies! People pledged money to SQPN for ingredients to go into Fr Roderick's blender, and the results would be consumed by the three of them. I will admit to laughing really hard as they put it together, and feeling lots of sympathy for them as they drank it. I missed smoothie #2 but I'm glad they recorded the video for us to enjoy over and over again.
Smoothie #1: ice, yoghurt, banana, potatoes (they looked like small new potatoes), garlic-flavoured olives, Dijon mustard, and grated gouda cheese.
The verdict: it's not completely bad, but it's weird. The three of them managed to finish it without too much gagging.
Smoothie #2: milk, ice, 3 oreo cookies, licorice-flavoured gumdrops, tuna, 3 pieces smoked sausage, 1 kiwifruit (skin and all), about half a can of Sprite, half a spoonful of Sambal Ulek (an Indonesian chilli paste), and about 3 dashes of Tabasco sauce.
The verdict: well, the texture is chunky, and the colour ... you should see the video to see that. I'm so glad we don't have smell-o-vision; they were complaining about the smell as it came out of the blender. You'll have to watch the video to see their reactions. Suffice to say, as I was watching this, my eyes were tearing so much from all the laughter! But they did manage to drink all of it, and lived to tell the tale.
I heard that they were feeling awful and nauseated for the hours that followed. (Since Amersfoort, Netherlands is six hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time, it was around 8-9 pm their time when they concocted and drank those smoothies.) But it was all for a good cause. They raised $2,000 toward their overall goal of raising $10,000 during the thirteen-hour podcast marathon, and they reached the goal!!! Well done, everyone! Read Fr Roderick's summary post here.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
SQPN Podcast Marathon!!!
I'm over at SQPN's uStream channel at the moment, watching Fr Roderick and friends (Inge and Mark) go bananas as they start off the SQPN Podcast Marathon. So far, they've sung silly songs, exercised to Wii Fit, and will be making Scary Smoothies.
Of course, this is part of their fund raising drive to help keep SQPN running so that they can continue to provide and produce their wonderful podcasts. Please do your part to keep them going, and click here to donate. You may use PayPal, and the donations are tax-deductible.
If I've done this right, you should be able to see the video embedded below.
Of course, this is part of their fund raising drive to help keep SQPN running so that they can continue to provide and produce their wonderful podcasts. Please do your part to keep them going, and click here to donate. You may use PayPal, and the donations are tax-deductible.
If I've done this right, you should be able to see the video embedded below.
3 May - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Eh, this is one week late.
As usual ... my music lists for Sunday services.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Fourth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Prelude on Land of Rest (W. Held)
Pro: 304, I come with joy to meet my Lord (LAND OF REST)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 23 (Barrett)
Seq: 478, Jesus, our mighty Lord (MONK'S GATE)
Off: 645, The King of love my shepherd is (ST COLUMBA)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Song: Shepherd Me, O God (M. Haugen)
Re: 525, The Church's one foundation (AURELIA)
Postlude: Triumphal March (G.F. Handel)
Compline at Chapel of the Cross.
This is the last Compline of the 2008-2009 academic year. We had a wonderful group of singers, and we've been able to greatly expand our repertoire. It's been a lot of fun singing with this group, and we'll miss those who will be leaving due to graduation or other reasons. Ian E. and I have taken pictures; look for them on Facebook (but you might have to friend us to see them).
We've been using the Order for Compline, as set by David Hurd. Our little additions:
Duo Seraphim (Jacob Handl)
Psalms 91 and 134 (chanted to Tone 8)
Hymn: Christ, mighty Saviour (CHRISTE, LUX MUNDI, plainsong Mode 7)
In manus tuas (Sheppard; sung in addition to "Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit ...)
Nunc Dimittis from Short Service (O. Gibbons)
Concluding Versicle and Response in Easter Season ("Let us bless the Lord, alleluia, alleluia ...")
Regina Coeli (Marian antiphon right after the Dismissal)
Ave Maria (Robert Parsons)
Organ Voluntary by the abfab David Arcus.
I will miss Compline. We did do a recording of it, thanks to one of the regular attendees of the Compline services. If you are interested in acquiring a copy, please contact me and we'll see about getting a copy to you.
As usual ... my music lists for Sunday services.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Fourth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Prelude on Land of Rest (W. Held)
Pro: 304, I come with joy to meet my Lord (LAND OF REST)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 23 (Barrett)
Seq: 478, Jesus, our mighty Lord (MONK'S GATE)
Off: 645, The King of love my shepherd is (ST COLUMBA)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Song: Shepherd Me, O God (M. Haugen)
Re: 525, The Church's one foundation (AURELIA)
Postlude: Triumphal March (G.F. Handel)
Compline at Chapel of the Cross.
This is the last Compline of the 2008-2009 academic year. We had a wonderful group of singers, and we've been able to greatly expand our repertoire. It's been a lot of fun singing with this group, and we'll miss those who will be leaving due to graduation or other reasons. Ian E. and I have taken pictures; look for them on Facebook (but you might have to friend us to see them).
We've been using the Order for Compline, as set by David Hurd. Our little additions:
Duo Seraphim (Jacob Handl)
Psalms 91 and 134 (chanted to Tone 8)
Hymn: Christ, mighty Saviour (CHRISTE, LUX MUNDI, plainsong Mode 7)
In manus tuas (Sheppard; sung in addition to "Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit ...)
Nunc Dimittis from Short Service (O. Gibbons)
Concluding Versicle and Response in Easter Season ("Let us bless the Lord, alleluia, alleluia ...")
Regina Coeli (Marian antiphon right after the Dismissal)
Ave Maria (Robert Parsons)
Organ Voluntary by the abfab David Arcus.
I will miss Compline. We did do a recording of it, thanks to one of the regular attendees of the Compline services. If you are interested in acquiring a copy, please contact me and we'll see about getting a copy to you.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
The luck of the draw ...
How is it even remotely possible that I would draw the cantoring duties at Immaculate Conception and the organ-playing duties for the 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross on the same day? 17 May, Easter VI, and 31 May, Pentecost.
Ah well. Considering that the academic year will have been over and done with by that time, I'd probably be at a loss as to what to do with myself on Sunday afternoons.
Ah well. Considering that the academic year will have been over and done with by that time, I'd probably be at a loss as to what to do with myself on Sunday afternoons.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
28 April - Durham Convocation Confirmation Service
The Durham Convocation Confirmation service took place at St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, with Bishop Michael Curry presiding. Heaps of thanks to the choristers from various churches around the convocation who agreed to be a part of this celebration.
As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Holy Confirmation and Eucharist: Rite II
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Pro: 370, I bind unto myself today (ST PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 4 (Simplified Anglican Chant, R.K. Kennedy)
Seq: 203, O sons and daughters, let us sing (O FILII ET FILIAE)
Offertory anthem: Come down, O Love divine (H. Tadman-Robins)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Motet: Dona Nobis Pacem (H. Hopson)
Communion Hymn: 635, If thou but trust in God to guide thee (WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT)
Re: 637, How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord (LYONS)
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major (attr. J.S. Bach)
Congratulations to those from St Joseph's, St Luke's, and St Stephen's Episcopal Churches, who presented members to be Confirmed, or to be Received.
As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Holy Confirmation and Eucharist: Rite II
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Pro: 370, I bind unto myself today (ST PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE)
Gloria: S-280 (Powell)
Psalm: Ps 4 (Simplified Anglican Chant, R.K. Kennedy)
Seq: 203, O sons and daughters, let us sing (O FILII ET FILIAE)
Offertory anthem: Come down, O Love divine (H. Tadman-Robins)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion Motet: Dona Nobis Pacem (H. Hopson)
Communion Hymn: 635, If thou but trust in God to guide thee (WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT)
Re: 637, How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord (LYONS)
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major (attr. J.S. Bach)
Congratulations to those from St Joseph's, St Luke's, and St Stephen's Episcopal Churches, who presented members to be Confirmed, or to be Received.
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