The Summons (HON 752) John L. Bell & Graham Maule
February 1, 2020
Fundamentally, there are five basic elements to singing songs (which include hymns) successfully … More The Summons (HON 752) John L. Bell & Graham Maule
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O Holy Night
January 10, 2020
Cappeau (1808-1877) and Adams (1803-1856), translated Dwight (1812-1893) This article first appeared in the December 2016 issue of our parish magazine. You can read it again here: Quite possibly my all time favourite Christmas carol, “O Holy Night” never fails to give me tingles down my spine. Although I had been aware of it for … More O Holy Night
Advent to Christmas – Noel Rawsthorne (1929-2019)
January 1, 2020
I discovered this anthem whilst browsing in the Sing for Pleasure shop at Summer School 2018. It appealed immediately, and I knew that, with encouragement, Maggie’s Music Makers would be able to make a good job of it. … More Advent to Christmas – Noel Rawsthorne (1929-2019)
Hope of Heaven (Mark & Helen Johnson)
December 10, 2019
This article first appeared in the January 2017 issue of our parish magazine. You can read it again here: In our parish we usually mark the first Sunday in December with a Christingle service. For me, this is one of the highlights of the year. There is something magical about candlelight, and Christingle candles are … More Hope of Heaven (Mark & Helen Johnson)
I believe
December 1, 2019
As many readers know, for the past two years I have been a regular attendee at Sing for Pleasure choral singing leadership and conducting courses … More I believe
The Sound of Silence
November 10, 2019
Perhaps one of music’s most infamous compositions is John Cage’s 1952 piece, 4’33” (pronounced Four Minutes Thirty Three Seconds, or more simply, Four-Thirty Three) … More The Sound of Silence
Thank You Lord
November 1, 2019
One of my favourite songs in the Sunday School Repertoire is Thank You Lord, by Mark & Helen Johnson of Out of the Ark Music. I tend to drop it into our weekly singing practices whenever I feel there is something to be grateful for … More Thank You Lord
Jerusalem William Blake (1757-1827) and Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918)
October 20, 2019
Which of us has not ever sung “Jerusalem”? … More Jerusalem William Blake (1757-1827) and Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918)
Harvest
October 6, 2019
Rev Deborah’s Harvest Sermon at St Margaret’s on Sunday 6 October was a fully interactive affair, and included a run-down of our Eco Week activities … More Harvest
Autumn Days – E White (1925-2011)
October 1, 2019
This is a well-established favourite of our Sunday School! I think the children would choose to sing it every week if they could, but they are strictly limited to autumn only … More Autumn Days – E White (1925-2011)
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