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King Jesus Hath a Garden – Trad., tr. Woodward (1848-1934)

August 9, 2022

Once more I am dipping into the chorister’s staple, “100 Hundred Carols for Choirs”, usually given out at rehearsals some time in late October, and collected in for storage in early January. As I have mentioned previously though, not all carols are for Christmas, and this is another. The original “Heer Jezus heeft een hofken” is set to a traditional Dutch melody. It was later translated by Rev George Woodward (1848-1934) and harmonised by Charles Wood (1866-1926) … More King Jesus Hath a Garden – Trad., tr. Woodward (1848-1934)

Give Me Strength (Sioux trad., arr. Chilcott)

July 26, 2022

This is essentially a Native American prayer set to music by legendary jazz composer Bob Chilcott. I had to learn this piece thoroughly (and quickly) for a weekend of conductor training with Sing for Pleasure … More Give Me Strength (Sioux trad., arr. Chilcott)

Rhythm of Life – Coleman & Fields

July 12, 2022

This article was written for the June issue of our parish magazine. Here it is for you again: At first glance, this may seem to be an odd choice for this month’s article. Taken from the musical Sweet Charity, the scene featuring this song is widely thought to be a pastiche on west-coast American hippie … More Rhythm of Life – Coleman & Fields

The Road Home – Stephen Paulus (1949-2014)

June 28, 2022

Stephen Paulus was quite possibly the most prolific composer that you have never heard of. He managed to fit in 11 operas, 31 symphonic works, 18 concertos and a whole host of other music into his 65 years.
The Road Home is one of his reflective choral works, which when I first sang it, struck me as deeply spiritual … More The Road Home – Stephen Paulus (1949-2014)

Sing Amen (Stuart Overington 2018)

June 14, 2022

This is a joyous song in the American gospel tradition. It encourages us to celebrate and give thanks for all the small blessings in life – a sunny day, the bus coming on time, righting a mistake … More Sing Amen (Stuart Overington 2018)

Your Kingdom Come (P James & H Jessop)

May 24, 2022

Running a music group of any kind requires a lot of planning, organization, and inspiration. I constantly have an ear out for music that would suite our Sunday School Singers and Maggies Music Makers. Preparation, learning and rehearsing can take months – and that is why musicians tend to live their lives at least one season ahead of everyone else … More Your Kingdom Come (P James & H Jessop)

Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

May 10, 2022

The book “100 Carols for Choirs” is a staple resource for just about every UK choir, typically being brought out for rehearsals sometime in October, and packed away again in January … More Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

Music from Around the World

May 6, 2022

If you missed our concert of music from around the world (or if you enjoyed it so much you want to see it again) here is a video of edited highlights. Put the kettle on, have a listen, sing along, and please remember to donate whatever you’re able, to Rev Deborah’s chosen charities. … More Music from Around the World

Thine be the Glory

April 18, 2022

Every Monday and Friday throughout Lent we were pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.

Lent is over, and we’re truly in the season of Easter, so here’s a last extra hymn to help you celebrate … More Thine be the Glory

Jesus Christ is Risen Today

April 17, 2022

Every Monday and Friday throughout Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn.

Today is Easter Day – alleluia! – when better to have a cheeky extra hymn? … More Jesus Christ is Risen Today

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