Some new Psalm settings

Here are a couple of new Psalm settings we've used a few times at our parish.  The idea behind these was to create some melodic, simple, and singable refrains while allowing the verses to be just a little more challenging for cantors/soloists.  Take a listen to these and feel free to download and use the PDF (from my DropBox account) of the lead sheet.  Again, please listen to how the arrangements start simply, build, and then end. Everyone is not playing and singing all together right from the top.

I welcome your comments and thoughts on these arrangements.

-E.B.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2xnth2zf1zygufu/Here%20I%20Am%20psalm.pdf

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y3a0t1pk4tpuudc/The%20Lord%20Is%20My%20Light%202011.pdf

Song Ideas for Sunday, 2/9/2014

Here are some song possibilities for February 9, 2014, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

*Come, Now is the Time to Worship by Brian Doerkson (Vineyard) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

*Come, Worship the Lord by John Michael Talbot (Birdwing) (from the collection "Voices As One")

Cry the Gospel by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) (from the CD "Cry the Gospel")

Every Day by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) (from the CD "Every Day" and the collection "More Voices As One")

*Go Make a Difference by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) (from the CD "Live: Songs from the Road" and the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) (from the collection "More Voices As One")

*I Am the Bread of Life by John Michael Talbot (Birdwing) (from the collection "Voices As One")

I Wanna Shine by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD "Awake to the Day") (Perhaps as a closing song or at a youth night on the same theme.)

Shine by Matt Redman (CCLI)

*Shine for You by Michael Gleason (Gleasongs) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

The Beatitudes by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD "Word for Word" and the collection "More Voices As One")

We are the Light of the World by Jean Anthony Greif

*We Will Be the Light by Garcia/Angotti (WLP) (from the CD "Testify" and the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

Whatever You Do by John Angotti (WLP) (from the CD "Joy Beyond Our Dreams" and the collection "More Voices As One")

*You are the Light of the World by Paul Tate (WLP) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2" and the CD "Gathered As One")

You are the Light by Ed Bolduc/performed by W. Clifford Petty (WLP) (from the CD "Touch Jesus")

* indicates instrumental parts available for these titles in the Voices As One series. All titles from this series have C and B-flat instrument parts. Select titles have Saxophone and Brass parts. 

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 C Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Bb Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Saxophone and Brass Instrument Book

** available as an eBundle (contains various instrumentation depending on the specific title)

Song Ideas for Sunday, 2/2/2014

Here are some song possibilities for February 2, 2014, The Presentation of the Lord

**At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD "Hymns" and the collection "More Voices As One")

*Be Still for the Presence of the Lord by David J. Evans (CCLI) (from the collection "Voices As One")

Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) (from the CD "Overflow")

Christ Is Lord by Ben Walthers (spiritandsong) (from the CD "Make Your Home in Me")

Emmanuel, Come to Set Us Free by Jalonda Robertson (WLP) (from the collection "More Voices As One")

*God of Wonders by Byrd/Hindalong (CCLI) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) (from the collection "More Voices As One")

Holy Is the Lord by Tomlin/Giglio (CCLI)

*I Am the Bread of Life by John Michael Talbot (Birdwing) (from the collection "Voices As One")

*In the Light of the Lord by Michael John Poirier (WLP) (from the collections "Voices As One" and "Love One Another")

King of Glory by Anderson/Avery/Carr/Powell/Lee (CCLI) (as performed by Third Day)

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (traditional)

Love Has Come by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) (from the CD "The End and the Beginning")

Praise to the Lord the Almighty (arr. Nockels) (CCLI)

Song of Simeon by Janét Sullivan Whitaker (spiritandsong) 

*The Lord Is My Light by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD "Awake to the Day" and the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

* indicates instrumental parts available for these titles in the Voices As One series. All titles from this series have C and B-flat instrument parts. Select titles have Saxophone and Brass parts. 

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 C Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Bb Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Saxophone and Brass Instrument Book

** available as an eBundle (contains various instrumentation depending on the specific title)

Some songs worth checking out!

Here are some songs you may want to consider for upcoming liturgies, themes, sacramental celebrations, etc.:

Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament by Brian Flynn

First Communion liturgies will be here before we know it! Brian has written and recorded a beautiful song especially for those celebrations. I love how the end of the Refrain sings the following words:

In your Body and your Blood

In a very special way

You have come to me this First Communion day.

It's very singable and, again, very beautiful and fitting for First Communion.


What I Have Done for You by John Angotti and James V. Marchionda, O.P.

Looking for the perfect song to accompany the 'washing of the feet' on Holy Thursday? Listen to this recording, beautifully done by John. I love the lyric:

...and a towel around his waist called humility






True Love by Amelia Acosta

I was recently asked to recommend some new Communion songs that aren't as well known, and this one came to mind almost immediately.  Amelia has written and recorded a beautiful song with beautiful lyrics.

We will go to the table of the Lord
Like the ocean meets the shore
Where we meet him in true love

(Also check out "He Lives in Us")



You are the Light by Ed Bolduc/performed by W. Clifford Petty

I was honored when Cliff asked if I had anything for his latest album. At the time I didn't, but this melody and familiar lyric came to mind immediately when I thought of writing something for him:

You are the light, the light of the world!
So let your light shine!

Fun vocals for the choir, too. A great upbeat closing song that could feature a strong soloist!


CD Universal Language by Norm Cotone

A few years ago, my good friend Norm Cotone, whose been in the music business all of his life, recorded a solo album of some great songs, produced by the multi-talented Jeff Thomas (Jeff Thomas Productions). I had the pleasure and honor of being a small part of the process and contributed a tiny bit...but I love listening to this album. Check it out. Norm is currently a music director in a Catholic parish...and an amazing piano player!

(My favorites are "The Gift," "Let God be God," and the touching song about his mom..."With You in Spirit" which features Phil Keaggy on guitar.)

Song Ideas for Sunday, 1/26/2014

Here are some song possibilities for January 26, 2014, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

As It Is in Heaven by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) (from the CD "Overflow")

Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) (from the CD "Captured")

*Come and Follow Me by John Angotti (WLP) (from the CD "Common Ground" and the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

Deny Yourself by Paul Melley (GIA) (from the CD "Humbled")

Fish with Me by Ken Candeo (spiritandsong) (from the CD "Love Never Fails")

**Follow Me by Danielle Rose (WLP) (from the CD "Pursue Me" and the collection "More Voices As One")

Solitude Song (Follow Me) by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) (from the CD "Captured")

God Shines Through by Matthew Baute (WLP) (from the CD "River of Grace")

I Will Follow by the Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) (from the CD "Every Day")

*In the Light of the Lord by Michael John Poirier (WLP) (from the collections "Voices As One" and "Love One Another")

Lead Me, O Lord by John Angotti (WLP) (from the CD "We Gather in Love")

*The Lord Is My Light by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD "Awake to the Day" and the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

Sing a New Song by Danielle Rose (WLP) (from the CD "Pursue Me" and the collection "More Voices As One")

*Sometimes by Step by Rich Mullins (CCLI) (from the collection "Voices As One") consider just using the Refrain of this song as an Entrance/Gathering, playing and singing it twice.

You Can Hold My Hand by Chris Padgett (WLP) (from the CD "Falling Forward" and the collection "More Voices As One") - possibly as an upbeat Dismissal Song, or for use at youth nights following Mass.

You are the Light by Ed Bolduc (performed by W. Clifford Petty) (WLP) (from the CD "Touch Jesus")

*You're Worthy of My Praise by David Ruis (Integrity) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

* indicates instrumental parts available for these titles in the Voices As One series. All titles from this series have C and B-flat instrument parts. Select titles have Saxophone and Brass parts. 

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 C Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Bb Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Saxophone and Brass Instrument Book

** available as an eBundle (contains various instrumentation depending on the specific title)

Song Ideas for Sunday, 1/19/2014

Here are some song possibilities for January 19, 2014, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman (CCLI)

*At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD "Hymns" and the collection "More Voices As One") 

At the Sound by Ike Ndolo and Robbie Seay (spiritandsong) (from the CD "We are the Beggars")

Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) (from the CD "Overflow")

Every Day by the Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) (from the CD "Every Day" and the collection "More Voices As One")

Here I Am, Lord by Dan Schutte (OCP)

*Here I Am to Worship by Tim Hughes (CCLI) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

*Let All Creation Sing Alleluia by Paul Tate (WLP) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

Litany of Humility by Danielle Rose (WLP) (from the CD "I Thirst")

*Shout to the Lord by Darlene Zschech (Integrity) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

*We Fall Down by Giglio/Tomlin (CCLI) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

We Gather As the Body of Christ by John Angotti (WLP) (from the CD "We Gather In Love")

*You're Worthy of My Praise by David Ruis (Integrity) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2")

* indicates instrumental parts available for these titles in the Voices As One series. All titles from this series have C and B-flat instrument parts. Select titles have Saxophone and Brass parts. 

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 C Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Bb Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Saxophone and Brass Instrument Book

Songs for Baptism of the Lord (A)

Here are some song possibilities for January 12, 2014, Baptism of the Lord (Cycle A):

*Anointing, Fall on Me by Donn Thomas (New Spring) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2"and the CD "Come, Holy Spirit")

Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD "Overflow")

*Come, Just As You Are by Joseph Sabolick (Maranatha) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2"and the CD "Come, Holy Spirit")

Come to the Water/I Will Run to You by Matt Maher and John Foley (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD "Overflow")

Every Day by the Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) (from the CD "Every Day" and the collection "More Voices As One")

*The Face of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD "The Face of God")

Healing Waters by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD "Eyes to You")

*Healing Waters by Chris Springer and Eric Thomason (Integrity) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2"and the CD "Fountain of Mercy")

*I Send You Out by John Angotti (WLP) (from the CD "Rise Up, My People")

*You are the Voice by David Haas (GIA) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 2)

*Waters of Life by Laura Kutscher (WLP) (from the collection "Voices As One vol. 1)

* indicates instrumental parts available for these titles in the Voices As One series. All titles from this series have C and B-flat instrument parts. Select titles have Saxophone and Brass parts. 

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 C Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Bb Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Saxophone and Brass Instrument Book