Please could you contact me via email?
There are a lot of people in Durham, NC who are very worried about David's well-being.
Thanks so much!
Grace and peace,
Lyn
Edited to add: David has returned to Durham. Thanks so much to those of you who have responded to this plea. I ask for your continued prayers for his well-being. Thank you.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
26 June—Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)
Still playing catch-up.
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: Ave verum corpus (W.A. Mozart)
Processional: 414, God, my King, thy might confessing (STUTTGART)
Gloria: Gloria No. 3 (Taizé)
Psalm: Psalm 13, chanted to Tone 8
Sequence Hymn: 609, Where cross the crowded ways of life (GARDINER)
Offertory Hymn: 401, The God of Abraham praise (LEONI)
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: Eat This Bread (Words and music by Jacques Berthier (GIA Publications))
Recessional: 525, The Church's one foundation (AURELIA)
Postlude: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (J. Brahms)
As you can see from my organ voluntary choices, I had Eucharistic themes in the brain. The prelude was sung by the choir, and it would be the last piece they sing as a group until the fall. I had made the decision, with the support of the Vicar and the Liturgy committee, to let the choir have the summer off. A few key members of the choir would be away for most of the summer, and considering how small my group is, I thought it would be a good idea to let them lead the singing in the pews. As far as I was concerned, it would be a win in the long run: they could listen for the strong singers in the pews and encourage them to join the choir when they reconvene for the fall.
In the absence of the choir, the Psalms would be chanted responsively by whole verse. I had suggested Responsorial Psalms, which was the way they were done when I had first started at St. Joseph's (they were using Gather Comprehensive as a source, which I found rather strange), but the members of the Liturgy committee had objected, saying they liked the idea of everyone singing the psalms, so my solution to that was to have the congregation chant it responsively by whole verse. It seems to work; this congregation chants well.
The last change is to Communion: I've been asked to program Taizé chants during that time. So I'm starting with something this group should know: Eat This Bread. It's in the St. Joseph's Hymnal. I'll also program others like "Bless the Lord, my Soul", "O Lord, Hear my Prayer", "Nada te Turbe", and "Laudate Dominum". I'll take this as an opportunity to expand this congregation's Taizé repertoire as it was limited to three: "Eat this Bread", "Ubi Caritas", and "Jesus, Remember Me".
Last thing: I was asked to play both Gloria No. 3 and the Schubert Deutsche Messe faster. I see the point with the Gloria; I actually played it much slower than recommended (MM dotted quarter=80!) so I played it a little faster (but not as fast as indicated).
The Schubert was interesting. In the Hymnal 1982, the recommended MM was quarter at 72. When we did this at Chapel of the Cross, we sung it slowly, I'd estimate around quarter at 84, and it felt right. A supply priest had strongly encouraged me to play it much faster, at least quarter at 120, which I found to be uncomfortably fast. I had polled my fellow organists, and the consensus appeared to be quarter at 104-108. When I played it at that tempo, people still sang it well, and the complaints about dragging tempo ceased.
Enough blathering from me. I didn't have any afternoon services because the 2011 AGO Region IV Convention had started that evening, so I had, on purpose, asked that I not be scheduled for any afternoon services that day.
More later!
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: Ave verum corpus (W.A. Mozart)
Processional: 414, God, my King, thy might confessing (STUTTGART)
Gloria: Gloria No. 3 (Taizé)
Psalm: Psalm 13, chanted to Tone 8
Sequence Hymn: 609, Where cross the crowded ways of life (GARDINER)
Offertory Hymn: 401, The God of Abraham praise (LEONI)
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: Eat This Bread (Words and music by Jacques Berthier (GIA Publications))
Recessional: 525, The Church's one foundation (AURELIA)
Postlude: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (J. Brahms)
As you can see from my organ voluntary choices, I had Eucharistic themes in the brain. The prelude was sung by the choir, and it would be the last piece they sing as a group until the fall. I had made the decision, with the support of the Vicar and the Liturgy committee, to let the choir have the summer off. A few key members of the choir would be away for most of the summer, and considering how small my group is, I thought it would be a good idea to let them lead the singing in the pews. As far as I was concerned, it would be a win in the long run: they could listen for the strong singers in the pews and encourage them to join the choir when they reconvene for the fall.
In the absence of the choir, the Psalms would be chanted responsively by whole verse. I had suggested Responsorial Psalms, which was the way they were done when I had first started at St. Joseph's (they were using Gather Comprehensive as a source, which I found rather strange), but the members of the Liturgy committee had objected, saying they liked the idea of everyone singing the psalms, so my solution to that was to have the congregation chant it responsively by whole verse. It seems to work; this congregation chants well.
The last change is to Communion: I've been asked to program Taizé chants during that time. So I'm starting with something this group should know: Eat This Bread. It's in the St. Joseph's Hymnal. I'll also program others like "Bless the Lord, my Soul", "O Lord, Hear my Prayer", "Nada te Turbe", and "Laudate Dominum". I'll take this as an opportunity to expand this congregation's Taizé repertoire as it was limited to three: "Eat this Bread", "Ubi Caritas", and "Jesus, Remember Me".
Last thing: I was asked to play both Gloria No. 3 and the Schubert Deutsche Messe faster. I see the point with the Gloria; I actually played it much slower than recommended (MM dotted quarter=80!) so I played it a little faster (but not as fast as indicated).
The Schubert was interesting. In the Hymnal 1982, the recommended MM was quarter at 72. When we did this at Chapel of the Cross, we sung it slowly, I'd estimate around quarter at 84, and it felt right. A supply priest had strongly encouraged me to play it much faster, at least quarter at 120, which I found to be uncomfortably fast. I had polled my fellow organists, and the consensus appeared to be quarter at 104-108. When I played it at that tempo, people still sang it well, and the complaints about dragging tempo ceased.
Enough blathering from me. I didn't have any afternoon services because the 2011 AGO Region IV Convention had started that evening, so I had, on purpose, asked that I not be scheduled for any afternoon services that day.
More later!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
26 June—Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Still catching up. I will make two separate posts for my June 26 music lists.
My turn came for cantoring the 7:45 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). My friend, Jane L., was behind the console.
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Prelude: Four Improvisations on Gregorian Themes for Organ, No. 4: Cibavit Eos (Everett Titcomb)
Opening Hymn: 540, Let all mortal flesh keep silence (PICARDY)
Gloria: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Psalm: Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20 (M. Guimont)
Gospel Acclamation: 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C)
Offertory: 480, Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All (SWEET SACRAMENT)
Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Amen: Simple, three-note Amen (G-(G-A))
Agnus Dei: 312, Agnus Dei XVIII (in Latin)
Communion Motet: Ave verum corpus (W.A. Mozart)
Recessional: 853, Alleluia, sing to Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
Postlude: Fughetta super Lob sei dem allmächtigen Gott (BWV 704; J.S. Bach)
The Aurora Choir invited me to sing the motet with them. And we received a lot of compliments for it after the Mass. It's really gratifying, knowing the people in the pews notice the efforts we make, all for the glory of God.
My turn came for cantoring the 7:45 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). My friend, Jane L., was behind the console.
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Prelude: Four Improvisations on Gregorian Themes for Organ, No. 4: Cibavit Eos (Everett Titcomb)
Opening Hymn: 540, Let all mortal flesh keep silence (PICARDY)
Gloria: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Psalm: Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20 (M. Guimont)
Gospel Acclamation: 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C)
Offertory: 480, Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All (SWEET SACRAMENT)
Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Amen: Simple, three-note Amen (G-(G-A))
Agnus Dei: 312, Agnus Dei XVIII (in Latin)
Communion Motet: Ave verum corpus (W.A. Mozart)
Recessional: 853, Alleluia, sing to Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
Postlude: Fughetta super Lob sei dem allmächtigen Gott (BWV 704; J.S. Bach)
The Aurora Choir invited me to sing the motet with them. And we received a lot of compliments for it after the Mass. It's really gratifying, knowing the people in the pews notice the efforts we make, all for the glory of God.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
19 June—Trinity Sunday
Yes, you saw that date right. 19 June. I will catch up, slowly but surely! And again, I repeat: better late than never, right? ;)
My first list is from the 7:45 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). My friend, Jane L., was behind the console.
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Trinity Sunday
Prelude: Free improvisation (Jane said it wasn't on any particular theme)
Opening Hymn: 474, Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA)
Gloria: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Psalm: 150, Daniel 3:52-56 (M. Guimont)
Gospel Acclamation: 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C)
Offertory: 472, How wonderful the Three-In-One (PROSPECT)
Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Amen: Simple, three-note Amen (G-(G-A))
Agnus Dei: 312, Agnus Dei XVIII (in Latin)
Communion Voluntary: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott (BWV 740, attr. J.S. Bach)
Recessional: 479, O God, almighty Father (GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN)
Postlude: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott (Samuel Scheidt)
If memory serves me right, this was Fr. Larry Hayes' first Sunday at ICC. I was impressed. His homily was very cerebral, very academic, and he would fit right in with a community that has a divinity school just down the street.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Trinity Sunday: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Improvisation on Taizé Gloria
Processional: 370, I bind unto myself today (ST. PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE)
Gloria: Gloria No. 3 (Taizé)
Psalm: Canticle 13 (S-236; J. Rutter)
Sequence Hymn: 371, Thou, whose Almighty word (MOSCOW)
Offertory Anthem: Holy, holy, holy, Holy is the Lord (Schubert/Bullard)
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: 368, Holy Father, great Creator (REGENT SQUARE)
Recessional: 362, Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA)
Postlude: Improvisation on Nicaea
Well, I know I should be taking David Arcus' advice and try to improvise more during services. I decided to do that for prelude, especially since we were introducing a new setting of the Gloria. And on a whim, I thought of doing the same for postlude. And Nicaea has some good lines on which to improvise. At least, I think I made it sound like music...
My turn came up to play the the 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross.
Trinity Sunday: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Improvisation on Nicaea
Processional Hymn: 362, Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA)
Psalm: Psalm 8, recited
Sequence Hymn: 367, Round the Lord in glory seated (RUSTINGTON)
Offertory: 315, Thou, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray (SONG 1)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Voluntary: Three settings of Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (A.N. Vetter, F. Zachau, J.G. Walther)
Recessional Hymn: 368, Holy Father, great Creator (REGENT SQUARE)
Postlude: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott (Samuel Scheidt)
I originally thought of doing one setting of Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr as prelude and the rest during Communion, but then I thought those pieces were short that if I did that, I might have to improvise during Communion. So why not just do them all during Communion and improvise on Nicaea as a prelude? After all, it seemed to work when I did it as a postlude at St. Joseph's.
Much to my surprise, I managed to produce something that sounded like music for eight minutes. It must have been pleasant because people came up to me after the service, asking me who wrote that lovely piece I played before the service. I hear that the more one improvises, the easier it gets. I hope that's right. Whenever I hear people like Van Quinn, Jane Lynch, and David Arcus improvise, I just sit and listen in awed silence. I can only aspire to be like them when I grow up...
My first list is from the 7:45 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). My friend, Jane L., was behind the console.
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Trinity Sunday
Prelude: Free improvisation (Jane said it wasn't on any particular theme)
Opening Hymn: 474, Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA)
Gloria: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Psalm: 150, Daniel 3:52-56 (M. Guimont)
Gospel Acclamation: 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C)
Offertory: 472, How wonderful the Three-In-One (PROSPECT)
Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Amen: Simple, three-note Amen (G-(G-A))
Agnus Dei: 312, Agnus Dei XVIII (in Latin)
Communion Voluntary: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott (BWV 740, attr. J.S. Bach)
Recessional: 479, O God, almighty Father (GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN)
Postlude: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott (Samuel Scheidt)
If memory serves me right, this was Fr. Larry Hayes' first Sunday at ICC. I was impressed. His homily was very cerebral, very academic, and he would fit right in with a community that has a divinity school just down the street.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Trinity Sunday: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Improvisation on Taizé Gloria
Processional: 370, I bind unto myself today (ST. PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE)
Gloria: Gloria No. 3 (Taizé)
Psalm: Canticle 13 (S-236; J. Rutter)
Sequence Hymn: 371, Thou, whose Almighty word (MOSCOW)
Offertory Anthem: Holy, holy, holy, Holy is the Lord (Schubert/Bullard)
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: 368, Holy Father, great Creator (REGENT SQUARE)
Recessional: 362, Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA)
Postlude: Improvisation on Nicaea
Well, I know I should be taking David Arcus' advice and try to improvise more during services. I decided to do that for prelude, especially since we were introducing a new setting of the Gloria. And on a whim, I thought of doing the same for postlude. And Nicaea has some good lines on which to improvise. At least, I think I made it sound like music...
My turn came up to play the the 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross.
Trinity Sunday: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Improvisation on Nicaea
Processional Hymn: 362, Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA)
Psalm: Psalm 8, recited
Sequence Hymn: 367, Round the Lord in glory seated (RUSTINGTON)
Offertory: 315, Thou, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray (SONG 1)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Voluntary: Three settings of Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (A.N. Vetter, F. Zachau, J.G. Walther)
Recessional Hymn: 368, Holy Father, great Creator (REGENT SQUARE)
Postlude: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott (Samuel Scheidt)
I originally thought of doing one setting of Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr as prelude and the rest during Communion, but then I thought those pieces were short that if I did that, I might have to improvise during Communion. So why not just do them all during Communion and improvise on Nicaea as a prelude? After all, it seemed to work when I did it as a postlude at St. Joseph's.
Much to my surprise, I managed to produce something that sounded like music for eight minutes. It must have been pleasant because people came up to me after the service, asking me who wrote that lovely piece I played before the service. I hear that the more one improvises, the easier it gets. I hope that's right. Whenever I hear people like Van Quinn, Jane Lynch, and David Arcus improvise, I just sit and listen in awed silence. I can only aspire to be like them when I grow up...
The Cathedral Church of the Advent Choir—06.14.2011
This list comes quite late, but better late than never, right? :)
On Tuesday, June 14, the Cathedral Church of the Advent Choir stopped by Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill during a six-city tour that took them from Atlanta, GA to New York, NY. Singing under the direction of Dr. Stephen G. Schaeffer (the brother of Chapel of the Cross staffer Gretchen Jordan), the choir presented a wonderfully varied program. The church was choc-a-bloc full for this concert, which was really nice for a Tuesday evening, and this choir received a standing ovation, deservedly so.
I did live-Tweet this concert... I didn't intend to, but once I started Tweeting it, I just couldn't stop...
So as I had promised a couple of weeks ago... here is the concert program.
On Tuesday, June 14, the Cathedral Church of the Advent Choir stopped by Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill during a six-city tour that took them from Atlanta, GA to New York, NY. Singing under the direction of Dr. Stephen G. Schaeffer (the brother of Chapel of the Cross staffer Gretchen Jordan), the choir presented a wonderfully varied program. The church was choc-a-bloc full for this concert, which was really nice for a Tuesday evening, and this choir received a standing ovation, deservedly so.
I did live-Tweet this concert... I didn't intend to, but once I started Tweeting it, I just couldn't stop...
So as I had promised a couple of weeks ago... here is the concert program.
- Hide Me Under the Shadow of Thy Wings—John E. West (1863-1929)
- Hymn in Procession: Psalm 150 (Anglican Chant setting by George S. Talbot (1875-1918))
- Be Not Afraid—Knut Nystedt (b. 1915)
- Holy Manna—arr. John Carter (b. 1930)
- Set Me as a Seal—René Clausen (b. 1953)
- E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come—Paul Manz (1919-2009)
- Thou Shalt Know Him—Mark Sirett (b. 1952)
- Lux Aurumque—Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)
- Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee—arr. Paul Halley (b. 1952)
- Organ Solo (Charles M. Kennedy, organ): Choral, Op. 37, No. 4—Joseph Jongen (1873-1953)
- Motet: Ascendens Christus, Part I—Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
- Anthem—Peter Bradley Adams (b. 1969)
- Motet: Ascendens Christus, Part II—Victoria
- God So Loved the World—Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross—Gilbert Martin (b. 1941)
- Give Me Jesus—arr. Larry L. Fleming (1936-2003)
- Go Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Roland M. Carter (b. 1942)
- Encore: Stars Fell on Alabama—Lyrics Mitchell Parish (1900-1993); Music Frank Perkins (1908-1988)
Behind again!
Goodness, I am neglecting this poor blog yet again. (Don't even ask me about my LJ... that's even more neglected than this one...)
I have lots of posts to make, including concert programs and music lists. Look out for them. I won't back-date them.
Here we go. I'll start off with a program of the concert I had live-tweeted when the choir of the Cathedral Church of the Advent sang at Chapel of the Cross a couple of weeks ago.
I'll also embed the Audioboos I recorded after each day of the 2011 AGO Region IV Convention. So there will be lots of good stuff coming here... well, after my last service of the day.
Grace and peace,
Lyn :)
I have lots of posts to make, including concert programs and music lists. Look out for them. I won't back-date them.
Here we go. I'll start off with a program of the concert I had live-tweeted when the choir of the Cathedral Church of the Advent sang at Chapel of the Cross a couple of weeks ago.
I'll also embed the Audioboos I recorded after each day of the 2011 AGO Region IV Convention. So there will be lots of good stuff coming here... well, after my last service of the day.
Grace and peace,
Lyn :)
Saturday, June 18, 2011
12 June— Pentecost Sunday
So much for getting this list out on time. Ah well. Better late than never. :P
My first list is from the 7:45 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). My friend, Jane L., was behind the console.
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Pentecost Sunday Mass during the Day
Prelude: Adagio, Choral Varié from Variations on Veni Creator (M. Duruflé)
Opening Hymn: 465, Come down, O love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Gloria: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Psalm: 104, Psalm 104 (P. Lisicky)
Sequence Hymn: 464, Holy Spirit, Lord Divine (Mode I, chanted a cappella)
Gospel Acclamation: 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C)
Offertory: 461, O Holy Spirit, by whose breath (VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS)
Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Amen: Simple, three-note Amen (G-(G-A))
Agnus Dei: 312, Agnus Dei XVIII (in Latin)
Communion Motet: O Lord, Give Your Holy Spirit (based on Tallis; arr. G. St. Clair)
Recessional: 469, Come, Holy Ghost (LAMBILLOTTE)
Postlude: Komm Gott, Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist (BWV 667, J. S. Bach)
We started praying the Nicene Creed according to the new Translation in Mass. They pasted it on the inside cover of the hymnal, which is a good thing. I'm glad they're introducing the new Mass texts to us gradually like this so that by the time it's fully implemented Advent 2011 (last Sunday in November), everyone will be used to it.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Day of Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herr Gott (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Processional: 225, Hail thee, festival day! (SALVE FESTA DIES)
Psalm: Psalm 104 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 228, Holy Spirit, font of light (WEBBE)
Offertory Anthem: Go Ye into all the World (E. Butler)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 505, O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God (O HEILIGER GEIST)
Recessional: 516, Come down, O Love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Postlude: Adagio-Allegro moderato, Voluntary in D Major (Op. 6, No. 6; J. Stanley)
I played the 4.00 pm service for Carol Woods which was organised by the Chapel of the Cross. It is always a pleasure playing for these folks, and many came up to me after the service to thank me for my music. They'll be hearing more of me since I'll be playing summer services there.
The music list:
Day of Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite I
Prelude: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott (A. Armsdorf)
Processional: 531, O Spirit of the living God (MELCOMBE)
Psalm: Psalm 104 (recited)
Offertory: 516, Come down, O Love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Communion: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herr Gott (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Recessional: 511, Holy Spirit, ever living (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Postlude: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott (F.W. Zachau)
Admittedly: the Buxtehude didn't really work all that well on the piano, but I managed. Somehow...
For the next couple of months, I'll be bouncing between Carol Woods and Chapel of the Cross, so I'll be having my Chapel Hill fix. I will try to post these lists in a more timely fashion. So don't be surprised if I post my new lists tomorrow evening. :)
My first list is from the 7:45 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). My friend, Jane L., was behind the console.
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Pentecost Sunday Mass during the Day
Prelude: Adagio, Choral Varié from Variations on Veni Creator (M. Duruflé)
Opening Hymn: 465, Come down, O love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Gloria: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Psalm: 104, Psalm 104 (P. Lisicky)
Sequence Hymn: 464, Holy Spirit, Lord Divine (Mode I, chanted a cappella)
Gospel Acclamation: 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C)
Offertory: 461, O Holy Spirit, by whose breath (VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS)
Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Amen: Simple, three-note Amen (G-(G-A))
Agnus Dei: 312, Agnus Dei XVIII (in Latin)
Communion Motet: O Lord, Give Your Holy Spirit (based on Tallis; arr. G. St. Clair)
Recessional: 469, Come, Holy Ghost (LAMBILLOTTE)
Postlude: Komm Gott, Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist (BWV 667, J. S. Bach)
We started praying the Nicene Creed according to the new Translation in Mass. They pasted it on the inside cover of the hymnal, which is a good thing. I'm glad they're introducing the new Mass texts to us gradually like this so that by the time it's fully implemented Advent 2011 (last Sunday in November), everyone will be used to it.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Day of Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herr Gott (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Processional: 225, Hail thee, festival day! (SALVE FESTA DIES)
Psalm: Psalm 104 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 228, Holy Spirit, font of light (WEBBE)
Offertory Anthem: Go Ye into all the World (E. Butler)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 505, O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God (O HEILIGER GEIST)
Recessional: 516, Come down, O Love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Postlude: Adagio-Allegro moderato, Voluntary in D Major (Op. 6, No. 6; J. Stanley)
I played the 4.00 pm service for Carol Woods which was organised by the Chapel of the Cross. It is always a pleasure playing for these folks, and many came up to me after the service to thank me for my music. They'll be hearing more of me since I'll be playing summer services there.
The music list:
Day of Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite I
Prelude: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott (A. Armsdorf)
Processional: 531, O Spirit of the living God (MELCOMBE)
Psalm: Psalm 104 (recited)
Offertory: 516, Come down, O Love divine (DOWN AMPNEY)
Communion: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herr Gott (BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude)
Recessional: 511, Holy Spirit, ever living (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Postlude: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott (F.W. Zachau)
Admittedly: the Buxtehude didn't really work all that well on the piano, but I managed. Somehow...
For the next couple of months, I'll be bouncing between Carol Woods and Chapel of the Cross, so I'll be having my Chapel Hill fix. I will try to post these lists in a more timely fashion. So don't be surprised if I post my new lists tomorrow evening. :)
Rebecca Telford-Marx, violin
Here's a concert from another graduating high school senior. Rebecca Telford-Marx, who was valedictorian of her class from Jordan High School, gave her Senior Recital at First Presbyterian Church in Durham.
Since I helped produce the flyer that contains her program, I'll just paste it here as a jpg file for your enjoyment. Just click on the picture to enlarge.
Oh, and by the way: she played the Bach entirely by memory.
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Since I helped produce the flyer that contains her program, I'll just paste it here as a jpg file for your enjoyment. Just click on the picture to enlarge.
Oh, and by the way: she played the Bach entirely by memory.
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A Sacred Concert
I am behind again, but I've wanted to post this list for a while.
On June 5, I went to a most delightful concert presented by the Junior Choir at the Chapel of the Cross. Under the direction of Dr. Van Quinn, the choir presented the favourite pieces from their repertoire and ended with what's become a tradition at these Junior Choir concerts: a medley of songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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PROGRAM
"Praise ye the Lord" – Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764)
"Ave Maria" – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), arr. Jean-Ashworth Bartle
"God so loved the world" – Joel Martinson (b. 1960)
"Our hearts be joyful" – Bach (Mein glaubiges Herze from Cantata No. 68, arr. John T. Burke)
"Lift thine eyes" (from Elijah) – Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Soloists: Emma Lo, Emily Morris, Annie Poole, Maggie Poole
Note: this was the piece these four graduating high school seniors chose for their special piece. They also sung it at the 9:00 am service that morning.
"O clap your hands together" – François Couperin (1668–1733)
Hymn: "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" (PICARDY)
Note: At Chapel of the Cross, they do a version of it that has the most exquisite descant. I'm not sure who wrote it, though. For this one, they invited the audience to sing it with the Junior Choir. The soprano descant was sung on the last verse.
"Sound the Trumpet" – Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
"The Father's Love" – Simon Lole (b. 1957)
"Litany to Mary" – Simon Lindley (b. 1948)
"Fidelia omnia mandate ejus" – Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710–1763), arr. Tom Shelton
Emma Lo, violin
"Panis angelicus" – César Franck (1822–1890), arr. Howard Cable
"Tomorrow shall be my dancing day" – English carol arr. by John Rutter (b. 1945)
A Medley from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948)
- "Jacob and Sons"
- "Any dream will do"
- "One more angel in heaven"
- "Song of the King"
- "Close every door"
- "Benjamin Calypso"
- "Go, go, go, Joseph"
Encore: "The Lord bless you and keep you" – Rutter
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They did very well, and the choir received a standing ovation. The quartet who sung the Mendelssohn piece sounded wonderful, and it was a great farewell piece for them. And yes, all but the Lloyd Webber medley were sung in church by the Junior Choir.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
5 June— Seventh Sunday of Easter
I'm really late with these lists, so here they are.
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: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Air in C / Prelude in C (J. Blow)
Processional: 460, Alleluia, sing to Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
Psalm: Psalm 68 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 603, When Christ was lifted from the earth (ST. BOTOLPH)
Offertory Anthem: A Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester (L.J. White)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 315, Thou, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray (SONG 1)
Recessional: 494, Crown him with many crowns (DIADEMATA)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in D, Op. 6, No. 5 (J. Stanley)
My turn came up to play the the 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. We were back in the chapel this Sunday.
Seventh Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Air in C / Prelude in C (J. Blow)
Processional Hymn: 460, Alleluia, sing to Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
Psalm: Psalm 68, recited
Sequence Hymn: 635, If thou but trust in God to guide thee (WER NUN DEN LIEBEN GOTT)
Offertory: 336, Come with us, O blessed Jesus (WERDE MUNTER)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Voluntary: Adagio-Allegro moderato, Voluntary in D Major (Op. 6, No. 6; J. Stanley)
Recessional Hymn: 379, God is love, let heaven adore him (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Postlude: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God (Psalm XIX; B. Marcello)
Heh... well, that was the postlude Van played last Sunday, so I figured why not give it to them this Sunday?
For the next couple of months, I'll be bouncing between Carol Woods and Chapel of the Cross, so I'll be having my Chapel Hill fix. I will try to post these lists in a more timely fashion. So don't be surprised if I post my new lists tomorrow evening. :)
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: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Air in C / Prelude in C (J. Blow)
Processional: 460, Alleluia, sing to Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
Psalm: Psalm 68 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 603, When Christ was lifted from the earth (ST. BOTOLPH)
Offertory Anthem: A Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester (L.J. White)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 315, Thou, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray (SONG 1)
Recessional: 494, Crown him with many crowns (DIADEMATA)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in D, Op. 6, No. 5 (J. Stanley)
My turn came up to play the the 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. We were back in the chapel this Sunday.
Seventh Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Air in C / Prelude in C (J. Blow)
Processional Hymn: 460, Alleluia, sing to Jesus (HYFRYDOL)
Psalm: Psalm 68, recited
Sequence Hymn: 635, If thou but trust in God to guide thee (WER NUN DEN LIEBEN GOTT)
Offertory: 336, Come with us, O blessed Jesus (WERDE MUNTER)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Voluntary: Adagio-Allegro moderato, Voluntary in D Major (Op. 6, No. 6; J. Stanley)
Recessional Hymn: 379, God is love, let heaven adore him (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Postlude: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God (Psalm XIX; B. Marcello)
Heh... well, that was the postlude Van played last Sunday, so I figured why not give it to them this Sunday?
For the next couple of months, I'll be bouncing between Carol Woods and Chapel of the Cross, so I'll be having my Chapel Hill fix. I will try to post these lists in a more timely fashion. So don't be surprised if I post my new lists tomorrow evening. :)
Oops. I did it again. :(
I'm neglecting my blog once again. I do have music lists from last Sunday and a concert program from a very talented soon-to-be-a-college-freshman violinist.
They'll be posted here. I don't think I'll bother back-dating them. Read them at your leisure. If you wish.
I've totally neglected my LJ page as well. I'll think of a post to toss up there. It might very well be Harry Potter-related.
Speaking of Harry Potter: I tried checking if I could buy tickets for any midnight showing in this area, but I've come up empty. If you're in the Triangle area (NC), do you know of any outlets that have started selling tickets for the final installment of Deathly Hallows Part 2?
Also speaking of Harry Potter: the Secrets of Harry Potter team have recorded their special Father's Day episode. It's being edited and should be ready for posting by Father's Day. Our next episode will be a Creatures Part Two: whatever creatures Fr. Roderick didn't discuss way back in Episode 7 (or whatever episode it was) we'll be discussing in Episode 69. Lots of great plans in store for SHP. So not to worry; we haven't podfaded. :)
They'll be posted here. I don't think I'll bother back-dating them. Read them at your leisure. If you wish.
I've totally neglected my LJ page as well. I'll think of a post to toss up there. It might very well be Harry Potter-related.
Speaking of Harry Potter: I tried checking if I could buy tickets for any midnight showing in this area, but I've come up empty. If you're in the Triangle area (NC), do you know of any outlets that have started selling tickets for the final installment of Deathly Hallows Part 2?
Also speaking of Harry Potter: the Secrets of Harry Potter team have recorded their special Father's Day episode. It's being edited and should be ready for posting by Father's Day. Our next episode will be a Creatures Part Two: whatever creatures Fr. Roderick didn't discuss way back in Episode 7 (or whatever episode it was) we'll be discussing in Episode 69. Lots of great plans in store for SHP. So not to worry; we haven't podfaded. :)
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Audioboo: Flores de Mayo
I was only able to participate in the procession and the Rosary before the Mass last Sunday since I had to play a service in Chapel Hill. (See my previous posts on Flores de Mayo here and here.)I decided to try to take you with me through this Audioboo. Admittedly, I didn't listen to it before I posted it, but here it is.
Monday, May 30, 2011
29 May— Sixth Sunday of Easter
Yesterday was my busy day. I have three lists for your viewing pleasure.
My first list is from the 7:45 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). My friend, Jane L., was behind the console.
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Prelude: II – Chorale: Ave Maria from the Four Improvisations on Gregorian Melodies (F. Peeters)
Opening Hymn: 527, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (LOBE DEN HERREN)
Gloria: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Psalm: Psalm 66 (Guimont)
Gospel Acclamation: 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C)
Offertory: 434, This Joyful Eastertide (VRUECHTEN)
Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Amen: Simple, three-note Amen (G-(G-A))
Agnus Dei: 312, Agnus Dei XVIII (in Latin)
Communion: 815, You satisfy the hungry heart (BICENTENNIAL)
Recessional: 524, Holy God we praise Thy name (GROSSER GOTT)
Postlude: Fugue on the Magnificat (BWV 733; J. S. Bach)
I was so charmed by the prelude. And it sounds like a piece that is within my abilities, so I'll definitely look for it and work on it.
After the Mass, I was approached by a couple of people who told me that I had the best vowel sounds on the planet. Seriously. His words. ^_^ I guess this means that Van Quinn's constant harping about good vowel sounds made an impression on me. So thanks, Van, for your persistence.
According to Fr. Bill, Phase Two of the implementation of the New Missal will occur in a couple of weeks, where the congregation will start using the new English translation of the Credo. Phase One was the new service music... at least, at the 7:45 am Mass, we're using the Chant Mass setting that Jane had arranged. To my ears, it sounds like the people are singing it. Of course, it did help that we announce it before the Mass: I noticed people reach over for the leaflets at the end of the pews to have a look when I had announced it yesterday before the Mass.
I think it's a brilliant idea, what they're doing at Immaculate Conception. Complete implementation of the new translation of the Mass will take place on the First Sunday of Advent this year, and it's good they're doing it gradually so that by the time November 27 comes around, it won't come as a complete shock to the People in the PewsTM.
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, Petit Fugue sur le Chromhorne, Duo sur les tierces (F. Couperin)
Processional: 705, As those of old their first fruits brought (FOREST GREEN)
Psalm: Psalm 66 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 514, To thee, O Comforter divine (ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S)
Offertory Anthem: If ye love me (T. Tallis)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 292, O Jesus, crowned with all renown (KINGSFOLD)
Recessional: 344, Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing (SICILIAN MARINERS)
Postlude: Mass for the Convents: Dialogue sur les grands jeux (Couperin)
I knew we were going to be short on voices (three of seven were absent) so I programmed something the choir knows very well. And besides, it also fit the Gospel reading very well. They did just fine with me singing soprano and with the choir accompanied by piano and guitar. Yes, guitar. Dave, who is classically trained, does a wonderful job.
My acknowledgement of Rogation Sunday was the Communion Hymn. However, as you can see, at my next service, the Rogation Sunday theme was prevalent in all the hymn choices.
My turn came up to play the the 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. Since the air conditioning was not working in the chapel, the service was held in the church.
Sixth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Mass for the Convents: Plein jeu, Petit Fugue sur le Chromhorne, Récit de Chromhorne (F. Couperin)
Processional Hymn: 409, The spacious firmament on high (CREATION)
Psalm: Psalm 66, recited
Sequence Hymn: 398, I sing the almighty power of God (FOREST GREEN)
Offertory: 405, All things bright and beautiful (ROYAL OAK)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Voluntary: Mass for the Convents: Tierce en Taille (Elevation; F. Couperin)
Recessional Hymn: 379, God is love, let heaven adore him (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Postlude: Mass for the Convents: Offertoire sur les grands jeux (F. Couperin)
To be honest, I was happy to have the chance to play the Kleuker again. Unfortunately, the lightning strike last Friday knocked out all the digital stops, so they were unavailable to me. Also too, there was something in the Positiv that didn't quite sound right... more like out of tune, and Van did warn me about that shortly before he left for a previously scheduled engagement. But it went over well... and it's just as well I was in a Couperin mood! ^_^
The compliment that the presiding priest gave me was a really nice surprise. He asked me before the service if I would have a problem playing the Kleuker, and I told him no and that it was a pleasure to be able to play the Kleuker. After the service, he thanked me for my music and declared I played the organ very well.
If you're curious about the stoplist, you may see it here.
My first list is from the 7:45 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Any numbers you see come out of GIA's Gather Comprehensive 1994 (green cover). My friend, Jane L., was behind the console.
Sunday 7.45 am Mass: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Prelude: II – Chorale: Ave Maria from the Four Improvisations on Gregorian Melodies (F. Peeters)
Opening Hymn: 527, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (LOBE DEN HERREN)
Gloria: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Psalm: Psalm 66 (Guimont)
Gospel Acclamation: 263 (Hughes Alleluia in C)
Offertory: 434, This Joyful Eastertide (VRUECHTEN)
Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation: Chant Mass, arr. by J. Lynch, using the words from the new Roman Missal
Amen: Simple, three-note Amen (G-(G-A))
Agnus Dei: 312, Agnus Dei XVIII (in Latin)
Communion: 815, You satisfy the hungry heart (BICENTENNIAL)
Recessional: 524, Holy God we praise Thy name (GROSSER GOTT)
Postlude: Fugue on the Magnificat (BWV 733; J. S. Bach)
I was so charmed by the prelude. And it sounds like a piece that is within my abilities, so I'll definitely look for it and work on it.
After the Mass, I was approached by a couple of people who told me that I had the best vowel sounds on the planet. Seriously. His words. ^_^ I guess this means that Van Quinn's constant harping about good vowel sounds made an impression on me. So thanks, Van, for your persistence.
According to Fr. Bill, Phase Two of the implementation of the New Missal will occur in a couple of weeks, where the congregation will start using the new English translation of the Credo. Phase One was the new service music... at least, at the 7:45 am Mass, we're using the Chant Mass setting that Jane had arranged. To my ears, it sounds like the people are singing it. Of course, it did help that we announce it before the Mass: I noticed people reach over for the leaflets at the end of the pews to have a look when I had announced it yesterday before the Mass.
I think it's a brilliant idea, what they're doing at Immaculate Conception. Complete implementation of the new translation of the Mass will take place on the First Sunday of Advent this year, and it's good they're doing it gradually so that by the time November 27 comes around, it won't come as a complete shock to the People in the PewsTM.
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, Petit Fugue sur le Chromhorne, Duo sur les tierces (F. Couperin)
Processional: 705, As those of old their first fruits brought (FOREST GREEN)
Psalm: Psalm 66 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 514, To thee, O Comforter divine (ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S)
Offertory Anthem: If ye love me (T. Tallis)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 292, O Jesus, crowned with all renown (KINGSFOLD)
Recessional: 344, Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing (SICILIAN MARINERS)
Postlude: Mass for the Convents: Dialogue sur les grands jeux (Couperin)
I knew we were going to be short on voices (three of seven were absent) so I programmed something the choir knows very well. And besides, it also fit the Gospel reading very well. They did just fine with me singing soprano and with the choir accompanied by piano and guitar. Yes, guitar. Dave, who is classically trained, does a wonderful job.
My acknowledgement of Rogation Sunday was the Communion Hymn. However, as you can see, at my next service, the Rogation Sunday theme was prevalent in all the hymn choices.
My turn came up to play the the 5.15 pm service at Chapel of the Cross. Since the air conditioning was not working in the chapel, the service was held in the church.
Sixth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Mass for the Convents: Plein jeu, Petit Fugue sur le Chromhorne, Récit de Chromhorne (F. Couperin)
Processional Hymn: 409, The spacious firmament on high (CREATION)
Psalm: Psalm 66, recited
Sequence Hymn: 398, I sing the almighty power of God (FOREST GREEN)
Offertory: 405, All things bright and beautiful (ROYAL OAK)
Sanctus: S-125 Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Communion Voluntary: Mass for the Convents: Tierce en Taille (Elevation; F. Couperin)
Recessional Hymn: 379, God is love, let heaven adore him (ABBOT'S LEIGH)
Postlude: Mass for the Convents: Offertoire sur les grands jeux (F. Couperin)
To be honest, I was happy to have the chance to play the Kleuker again. Unfortunately, the lightning strike last Friday knocked out all the digital stops, so they were unavailable to me. Also too, there was something in the Positiv that didn't quite sound right... more like out of tune, and Van did warn me about that shortly before he left for a previously scheduled engagement. But it went over well... and it's just as well I was in a Couperin mood! ^_^
The compliment that the presiding priest gave me was a really nice surprise. He asked me before the service if I would have a problem playing the Kleuker, and I told him no and that it was a pleasure to be able to play the Kleuker. After the service, he thanked me for my music and declared I played the organ very well.
If you're curious about the stoplist, you may see it here.
CW 73 — Crickets and May Flowers
Here is Maria Johnson's write-up of this episode:
Lyn Francisco of Secrets of Harry Potter joins Capt. Jeff Nielsen and Maria Johnson to talk about Flores de Mayo and other Filipino traditions. Oh, and they have a cricket-calling competition.
Capt. Jeff Nielsen Catholic Pilot
Maria Johnson Another Cup of Coffee
Lyn Francisco Organic Chemist
Our Picks of the Week
Maria: Margaret Rose Realy's blog, Morning Rose Prayer Gardens
Jeff: Voice Band iPhone app
Lyn Francisco: All about Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan festival
Lyn's blogpost about Flores de Mayo
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Monday, May 23, 2011
David Durkop, organ
(Edited to add: For those of you reaching this post thanks to searches on David Durkop's name and music: please read this post. You'll see links to YouTube videos of Diane Bish playing three of his original compositions. Thank you.)
Organist David Durkop presented an organ recital at Grace Baptist Church in Durham, NC. Featuring the works of Bach, Clarke, Handel, Couperin, and Durkop, the recital was billed as a "Musical Worship Experience of Organ Music and Hymns" and included an Opening Prayer and reading of Psalm 149 before the recital and a Benediction by the Interim Pastor, Rev. John Monderen.
Unfortunately, I had to leave after the second piece since I had a service to play in Chapel Hill, and I needed at least half an hour to get there.
I'm glad there was a good turnout: there were at least 70 people by the time I had to leave 20 minutes into the recital.
Here is the program, including the pieces I didn't hear.
Organist David Durkop presented an organ recital at Grace Baptist Church in Durham, NC. Featuring the works of Bach, Clarke, Handel, Couperin, and Durkop, the recital was billed as a "Musical Worship Experience of Organ Music and Hymns" and included an Opening Prayer and reading of Psalm 149 before the recital and a Benediction by the Interim Pastor, Rev. John Monderen.
Unfortunately, I had to leave after the second piece since I had a service to play in Chapel Hill, and I needed at least half an hour to get there.
I'm glad there was a good turnout: there were at least 70 people by the time I had to leave 20 minutes into the recital.
Here is the program, including the pieces I didn't hear.
Toccata and Fugue in d minor (BWV 565)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
(Chorale from Cantata No. 147)
Bach (arr. Harvey Grace)
Prelude and Fugue in G Major (BWV 541)
Bach
Chorale Prelude: "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
David Durkop (b. 1956)
Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past (St. Anne)
arr. Durkop
Toccata in g minor
Durkop
Three Joyous Pieces
Trumpet Tune in D
Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1674–1707),
arr. S. Drummond Wolff
Minuet
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759),
arr. S. Drummond Wolff
Allegretto
François Couperin (1668–1733),
arr. E. Power Biggs
Variations on Aberystwyth
Hymn
Variation 1: "Friend"
Variation 2: "Eagles Wings"
Variation 3: "Resurrection"
Durkop
Trumpet Tune in D Major
Durkop
Toccata L'Esprit de Joie
Durkop
Hymn: To God Be the Glory
(William H. Doane (1832–1915); arr. Durkop)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
22 May— Fifth Sunday of Easter
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: Adagio-Allegro, Voluntary in e minor (Op. 7, No. 7; J. Stanley)
Processional: 47, On this day, the first of days (GOTT SEI DANK)
Psalm: Psalm 31 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 457, Thou art the way, to Thee alone (ST. JAMES)
Offertory: Alleluia (Andrea Gabrieli)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 455, O Love of God, how strong and true (DUNEDIN)
Recessional: 366, Holy God, we praise thy Name (v. 1-4; GROSSER GOTT)
Postlude: Rigaudon (Georg Böhm)
We were working with reduced forces today, but with me on soprano, Alison on tenor, and Christian on alto(!) along with Fred and Gavin singing their usual parts, we did great. My choristers are a very talented bunch, and I truly mean it when I tell them they make my job look easier.
I played the 4.00 pm service for Carol Woods which was organised by the Chapel of the Cross. It is always a pleasure playing for these folks, and many came up to me after the service to thank me for my music. They'll be hearing more of me since I'll be playing summer services there.
The music list:
Fifth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite I
Prelude: Alleluia (Andrea Gabrieli; played on the piano)
Processional: 518, Christ is made the sure foundation (WESTMINSTER ABBEY)
Psalm: Psalm 31:1–5, 15–16 (recited)
Offertory: 457, Thou art the way, to Thee alone (ST. JAMES)
Communion: Allegro, Voluntary in e minor (Op. 7, No. 7; J. Stanley)
Recessional: 213, Come away to the skies, my beloved, arise (MIDDLEBURY)
Postlude: Rigaudon (Georg Böhm)
Fifth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Adagio-Allegro, Voluntary in e minor (Op. 7, No. 7; J. Stanley)
Processional: 47, On this day, the first of days (GOTT SEI DANK)
Psalm: Psalm 31 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 457, Thou art the way, to Thee alone (ST. JAMES)
Offertory: Alleluia (Andrea Gabrieli)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 455, O Love of God, how strong and true (DUNEDIN)
Recessional: 366, Holy God, we praise thy Name (v. 1-4; GROSSER GOTT)
Postlude: Rigaudon (Georg Böhm)
We were working with reduced forces today, but with me on soprano, Alison on tenor, and Christian on alto(!) along with Fred and Gavin singing their usual parts, we did great. My choristers are a very talented bunch, and I truly mean it when I tell them they make my job look easier.
I played the 4.00 pm service for Carol Woods which was organised by the Chapel of the Cross. It is always a pleasure playing for these folks, and many came up to me after the service to thank me for my music. They'll be hearing more of me since I'll be playing summer services there.
The music list:
Fifth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite I
Prelude: Alleluia (Andrea Gabrieli; played on the piano)
Processional: 518, Christ is made the sure foundation (WESTMINSTER ABBEY)
Psalm: Psalm 31:1–5, 15–16 (recited)
Offertory: 457, Thou art the way, to Thee alone (ST. JAMES)
Communion: Allegro, Voluntary in e minor (Op. 7, No. 7; J. Stanley)
Recessional: 213, Come away to the skies, my beloved, arise (MIDDLEBURY)
Postlude: Rigaudon (Georg Böhm)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
A neat find
I added it to my iTunes library and put it on the iPod and iPhone. How lovely to have the voice of Blessed John Paul II lead in the praying of the Rosary! I don't remember how this CD came to be in my collection, but I'm glad it's there.
15 May— Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sorry I'm late with this list. Again, I have one list for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday". I'll admit to programming something rather unusual as choir anthem... and it also merited a mention in the sermon.
Keep an open mind with it... when I first heard Bobby McFerrin's setting of Psalm 23, I was struck by its chant-like quality and the tension in the harmonies. It was beautiful.
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: Largo Staccato, Voluntary in F (Op. 7, No. 10; J. Stanley)
Processional: 377, All people that on earth do dwell (OLD 100TH)
Psalm: Psalm 23 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 334, Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing (ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN)
Offertory: Psalm 23 (B. McFerrin)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 645, The King of love my shepherd is (ST. COLUMBA)
Recessional: 205, Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! (GELOBT SEI GOTT)
Postlude: Vivace, Voluntary in F (Op. 7, No. 10; J. Stanley)
Keep an open mind with it... when I first heard Bobby McFerrin's setting of Psalm 23, I was struck by its chant-like quality and the tension in the harmonies. It was beautiful.
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: Largo Staccato, Voluntary in F (Op. 7, No. 10; J. Stanley)
Processional: 377, All people that on earth do dwell (OLD 100TH)
Psalm: Psalm 23 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 334, Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing (ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN)
Offertory: Psalm 23 (B. McFerrin)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 645, The King of love my shepherd is (ST. COLUMBA)
Recessional: 205, Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! (GELOBT SEI GOTT)
Postlude: Vivace, Voluntary in F (Op. 7, No. 10; J. Stanley)
Sunday, May 8, 2011
More on Flores de Mayo
When I was growing up back home, our Flores de Mayo was something that all young girls really look forward to each year. As we reached our debutante age (18), we get to be Hermana Mayora. It is such a wonderful tradition that I really hope we could get it started here in Raleigh as well. It was such a lovely event. Every afternoon, we'd be at the church with Mass and offering of the flowers to Mary called Alay.
Each day a young girl has been assigned, we'd have merienda at their house and on to the church in processional form with a band following us. It was so neat.
It takes a lot of commitment and passion to get it done. At night I still remember we would have what we call Santa Cruzan or Lutrina. I cannot count on my fingers the number of nights I would either be an angel, or Reyna Elena. It was like almost every other night, from one town to the other. It was priceless and probably one of the best part of being a girl.
I remember my hair so stiff like an iron rod from hair spray, different styles each time; it was fun. It also made me realize what our culture and our faith is all about and how we really venerate Mary.
Sampaguita was all over the place when I was growing up during he month of May.
Thanks so much for that, M.R.! I was born in the United States and grew up here, and I've never had the pleasure to experience Flores de Mayo as how it would be celebrated back in the Philippines. From what I understand, each region, even each barangay have a different way of celebrating it. I only hope that by celebrating it in the way we do here in Durham, NC, we'll be able to give our children a taste of this beloved Filipino tradition.
The picture above was borrowed from Mabuhay Guides.
8 May—Third Sunday of Easter
I have a list for just one service today.
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Third Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Now the Green Blade Rises (P. Manz)
Processional: 180, He is risen! (NEANDER)
Psalm: Psalm 116 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 305, Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest (ROSEDALE)
Offertory: Vidi Aquam (I saw water; Mode VII, acc. by J. Scott)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 204, Now the green blade riseth (NOËL NOUVELET)
Recessional: 208, The strife is o'er, the battle done (VICTORY)
Postlude: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God (Psalm XIX; B. Marcello)
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church where I played the usual 10.30 am service. As usual, the numbers are out of The Hymnal 1982.
Third Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist Rite II
Prelude: Now the Green Blade Rises (P. Manz)
Processional: 180, He is risen! (NEANDER)
Psalm: Psalm 116 (Simplified Anglican Chant)
Sequence Hymn: 305, Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest (ROSEDALE)
Offertory: Vidi Aquam (I saw water; Mode VII, acc. by J. Scott)
Sanctus: S-125, Community Mass (Proulx)
Lord's Prayer: chanted (S-119 in Hymnal 1982)
Fraction Anthem: S-154, New Plainsong (Hurd)
Communion: 204, Now the green blade riseth (NOËL NOUVELET)
Recessional: 208, The strife is o'er, the battle done (VICTORY)
Postlude: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God (Psalm XIX; B. Marcello)
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