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Song Ideas and suggestions for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Isaiah 45:8) “Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and bring both a Savior.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 80:2–3, 15–16, 18–19). “Lord, make us turn to...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Phil 4:4–5) “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” Responsorial Psalm: (Isaiah 12:2–3, 4, 5–6 (6)). “Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 25 (24): 1-3) “To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame.” Responsorial Psalm: (Ps...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the First Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the First Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 25 (24): 1-3) “To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame.” Responsorial Psalm: Psalm...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 24, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 24, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Revelation 5:12; 1–6) “How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honor. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever.” Worthy Is the Lamb of God by...

Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 17, 2024

Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 17, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Jeremiah 29:11, 12, 14) “The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 16:5, 8, 9–10,...

Song Ideas for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 10, 2024

Song Ideas for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 10, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 38 [37]: 22–23) “Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 146:7, 8–9, 9–10) “Praise the Lord, my soul!” Praise the Lord, My Soul by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA)...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 3, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 3, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 38 [37]: 22–23) “Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation!” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 18:2–3, 3–4, 47, 51) “I love you, Lord, my strength.” I...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 27, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 27, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 105 [104]:3–4) “Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice: turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 126:1–2, 2–3, 4–5, 6) “The Lord has done great things for us; we...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17 [16]:6, 8) “To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye in the shadow of your wings protect me.” Responsorial...

Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 13, 2024

Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 13, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 130 [129]:3–4) “If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But with you is found forgiveness, O God of Israel.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 90: 12–13, 4–15, 16–17) “Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 6, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 6, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Esther 4:17) “Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth and all that is held within the circle of heaven; you are...

Song Ideas for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 29, 2024

Song Ideas for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 29, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Deuteronomy 3:31, 29, 30, 43, 42) “All that you have done to us, Lord, you have done with true judgment, for we have sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with us according to the...

Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 2024

Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: “I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 54;3–4, 5, 6–8) “The Lord upholds my life.” The Lord Upholds My...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 15, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 15, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Sirach 36:18) “Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your servant, and of your people Israel.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 116:1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 8–9) “I will...

Song Ideas for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 8, 2024

Song Ideas for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 8, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 119 [118]:137, 124) “You are just, O Lord, and your judgement is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 146:6–7, 8–9, 9–10) “Praise the Lord, my soul!” Praise the Lord, My Soul by...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 1, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 1, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86 (85):3, 5) “Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call to you.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 15:2–3, 3–4, 4–5) “One who does...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 25, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 25, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86 (85):1–3) “Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 34:2–3, 16–17, 18–19,...

Song Ideas and suiggestions for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 18, 2024

Song Ideas and suiggestions for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 18, 2024 Responsorial Psalm Taste and See by Steve Angrisano (OCP) Taste and See by Trevor Thomson (WLP/GIA) found in the collection VOICES listen (Communion) More Songs Be Thou My Vision by Hull/Byrne (Public Domain) “Be thou my wisdom...be thou my...

Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11, 2024

Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 74 (73):20, 19, 22, 23) “Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, and forget not the cries of those who seek you.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 34:2–3,...

Song Ideas for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 4, 2024

Song Ideas for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 4, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 70 (69):2, 6) “O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me! You are my rescuer, my help; O Lord, do not delay.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 78:3–4, 23–24, 25, 54) “The Lord gave them bread from heaven.” FREE...

Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 28, 2024

Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 28, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 68 [67]: 6–7, 36) “God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.” Gospel Acclamation: (Luke 7:16) “A great prophet has risen in our midst. God has visited his...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 21, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 21, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 54 (53):6,8) “See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 23:1–3, 3–4, 5, 6) “The Lord is...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 14, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 14, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17 (16):15) “As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 85:9–10, 11–12, 13–14) “Lord, let us see your kindness and grant us your...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 7, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 7, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 48 (47):10–11) “Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice” Responsorial...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 30, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 30, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 47 (46):2) “All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 30:2, 4, 5–6, 11, 12, 13) “I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” I Will Praise You, Lord, For You Have...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 23, 2024

Song Ideas and suggestions for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 23, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 28 (27): 8–9) “The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage. and govern them forever.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 107:23–24,...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 16, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 16, 2024 (also Father’s Day) Responsorial Psalm: Lord, It Is Good to Give Thanks by W. Clifford Petty (WLP/GIA) Lord, It Is Good to Give Thanks to You by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) found in the collection VOICES listen More Songs: Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 9, 2024

Here are some song ideas for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 27 (26):1–2) ”The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom should I dread? When those who do evil draw near, they stumble and fall.“ Responsorial Psalm: With the Lord by Ed...

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 2, 2024

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 2, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 81:(80) 17) “He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.” Gospel Acclamation: (John 6:51) “I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Most Holy Trinity, May 26, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Most Holy Trinity, May 26, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: “Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love.” Gospel Acclamation: “Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; to God who is, who was, and who is to...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Pentecost Sunday, May 17, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Pentecost Sunday, May 17, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Wisdom 1:7) “The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.” or (Romans 5:5; cf. 8:11) “The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 7th Sunday of EASTER/Ascension of the Lord, May 12, 2024

Here are some song ideas for the 7th Sunday of EASTER/Ascension of the Lord, May 12, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Acts 1:11) “Men of Galilee, why gaze in wonder at the heavens? This Jesus whom you saw ascending into heaven will return as you saw him go, alleluia.” Responsorial Psalm: God Mounts His Throne by Curtis Stephan...

Song Suggestions and Ideas for the 6th Sunday of EASTER, May 5, 2024

Song Suggestions and Ideas for the 6th Sunday of EASTER, May 5, 2024 Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Has Revealed by Tom Booth (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Cry the Gospel) The Lord Has Revealed: Psalm 98 by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP/GIA) More Songs: All Creatures of Our God and King (arr. Ed Bolduc) found in the...

Here are some Song ideas for the 5th Sunday of EASTER, April 28, 2024

Here are some Song ideas for the 5th Sunday of EASTER, April 28, 2024 Responsorial Psalm: I Will Praise You In the Assembly by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo I Will Praise You, Lord : Psalm 22 by Julie and Tim Smith (Resource Publications) (found in Spirit and Song 1 #57) More Songs: Adore by WAL...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Easter Sunday, 2024

Here are some Song Ideas and Suggestions for Easter Sunday, 2024 Agnus Dei by Michael W. Smith (Sony/Milene/CCLI) “Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns...” (Gathering / Preparation / Meditation) Alive Again by Ingram/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/Spirit Music/CCLI) from the CD All the People Said Amen “I’m...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for PALM SUNDAY, March 24, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for PALM SUNDAY, March 24, 2024 PROCESSION WITH PALMS Hosanna by John Angotti (WLP/GIA) from the CD  Today  “Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Hosanna to the Son of David by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) Blessed Is He by Feargal King (WLP/GIA) found in...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 5th Sunday of Lent (B), March 17, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 5th Sunday of Lent (B), March 17, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: Psalm 43 [42]: 1–2) “Give me justice, O God, and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless. From the deceitful and cunning rescue me, for you, O God, are my strength. OR (Scrutinies) (Ps 18 [17]: 5–7) “The waves...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 4th Sunday of Lent (B), March 10, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 4th Sunday of Lent (B), March 10, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Isaiah 66:10–11) “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.” OR (Scrutinies) (Ps 25 (24): 15–16) “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 3rd Sunday of Lent (B), March 3, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 3rd Sunday of Lent (B), March 3, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 25 (24): 15–16) “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.” Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) by Tomlin/Newton/Giglio (Capitol...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 2nd Sunday of Lent (B), February 25, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 2nd Sunday of Lent (B), February 25, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 27 (26): 8–9) “Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me” Lord, Let Your Face Shine Upon Us by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Unravel listen on...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 1st Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2024

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 1st Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 91 (90): 15-16) “When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days.” We Gather Here by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD We are Faithful and found in the collection Voices...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 6th Sunday in OT, Feb 11, 2024

6th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), February 11, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 31 (30): 3-4) “Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name.” Sometimes by Step by Strasser/Mullins (Brentwood-Benson/CCLI) found in the collection Voices...

Song Suggestions and Ideas for the 5th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), February 4, 2024

5th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), February 4, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 95 (94):6–7) “O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.” Come, Worship the Lord by John Michael Talbot (Capitol CMG, Brentwood–Benson/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 4th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), January 28, 2024

4th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), January 28, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 106 (105):47) “Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you.” Shout to the North by Martin Smith (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collections Voices as One vol. 2...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 3rd Sunday In Ordinary Time, January 21, 2024

3rd Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), January 21, 2024 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 96 (95): 1, 6) “O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in his holy place.” Salvation Belongs to Our God by Howard/Turner (Restoration Music/CCLI) found in the...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 14, 2024

Here are some song possibilities for 2nd Sunday in OT (B) FREE Responsorial Psalm: Here I Am (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo Here Am I, Lord by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) More Songs: Adore by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol....

Advent Gospel Acclamation

If you’re looking for a new Gospel Acclamation to use during Advent/Christmas, here is one I starting using many years ago. It hints at the melody of “I Wonder as I Wander“ simply because I LOVE that tune! Feel free to use it at your parish! The verses for the 4 Sundays of Advent are provided...although I typically use...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Season of Advent 2023

Week 1 Responsorial Psalm: Lord, Make Us Turn to You by John Angotti (WLP/GIA) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2, VOICES listen Immaculate Conception Responsorial Psalm: Sing to the Lord a New Song by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from Psalms for the Church Week...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Solemnity of Christ the King, November 26, 2023

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 26, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Revelation 5:12; 1–6) “How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honor. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever.” Worthy Is the Lamb of God by Lorraine...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 19, 2023

Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 19, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Jeremiah 29:11, 12, 14) “The Lord said, I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 128: 1–2,...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 12, 2023

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 12, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 88 [87]: 3) “Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 63: 2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8 (2b)) “My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord, my God.” My...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 5, 2023

Here are some song possibilities for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 5, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 38 [37]: 22–23) “Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 131: 1, 2, 3 ”In you,...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023

Here are some song possibilities for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 105 [104]:3–4) “Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.” More Love, More Power by Jude DelHiero...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 22, 2023

Song Ideas for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 22, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 130 [129]: 3–4) “To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; in the shadow of your wings protect me.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 96: 1, 3, 4–5,...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 15, 2023

Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 15, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 130 [129]: 3–4) “If you, O Lord should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But with you is found forgiveness, O God of Israel.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 23:1–3a, 3b–4, 5, 6) “I shall live in the house of the Lord...

Song Ideas for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 8, 2023

Song Ideas for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 8, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Esther 4:17) “Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth, and all that is held within the circle of...

Song Ideas for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 1, 2023

Song Ideas for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 01, 2023 Entrance Antiphon:  (Dn 3: 31, 29, 30, 43, 42) “All that you have done to us, O Lord, you have done with true judgment, for we have sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with us according...

Song Ideas for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 24, 2023

Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 24, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: “I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever.” We Fall Down by Chris Tomlin (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as...

Song Ideas for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2023

Song Ideas for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Sirach 36:18) “Give peace, O God, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your servant, and of your people Israel.” O God of Love by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found...

Song Ideas for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 10, 2023

Song Ideas for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 10, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 119 [118]:137, 124) “You are just, O Lord, and your judgment is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.” There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection More...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 22nd Sunday in OT, September 3, 2023

Song Ideas for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86 (85):3, 5) “Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call on you.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 63:2, 3–4, 5–6, 8–9) “My soul is thirsting...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023

Song Ideas for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86 (85):1–3) “Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 138:1–2, 2–3, 6, 8) “Lord, your...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #19

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023

(Be sure to check back. Sometimes songs are added later.) Song Ideas for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 84 (83):210–11) “Turn your eyes, O God, our shield; and look on the face of your anointed one; one day within your courts is better than a thousand...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 13, 2023

Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 13, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 74 (73):20, 19, 22, 23) “Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones forever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, and forget not the cries of those who seek you.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm...

Listening to SAX & BRASS and C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #18

Here is another example of our Instrumental parts for the VOICES hymnal! The Saxophone and Brass Book for the VOICES collection contain parts for many titles in the collection. This particular demo recording features the recorded studio tracks which were created for the full recording of the song...

Listening to SAX & BRASS and C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #17

Here is another example of our Instrumental parts for the VOICES hymnal! The Saxophone and Brass Book for the VOICES collection contain parts for many titles in the collection. This particular demo recording features the recorded studio tracks which were created for the full recording of the song...

Song suggestions and ideas for Transfiguration of the Lord, 8/06/23

Song Ideas for the Transfiguration of the Lord, 8/06/23 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Matthew 17:5) “In a resplendent cloud the Holy Spirit appeared. The Father’s voice was heard: This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him....

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #16

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #15

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 30, 2023

Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 30, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 68 (67):6–7, 36) “God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 119:57, 72, 76–77, 127–128, 129–130) “Lord, I love your...

Song Ideas for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 23 2023

Song Ideas for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 23 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 54(53):6, 8) “See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with a willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 86:5–6, 9–10, 15-16(5a)...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #14

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 16, 2023

Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 16, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17 (16):15) “As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 65:10, 11, 12–13, 14) “The seed that falls on good ground will yield a...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #13

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 9, 2023

Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 9, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 48 (47):10–11) “Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches to the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.”...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #12

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 2, 2023

Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 2, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 47 (46):2) “All peoples, clap your hands. Cry out to God with shouts of joy!” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 89:2–3, 16–17, 18–19) “Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.” Gospel Acclamation: (1 Peter...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #11

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 25, 2023

Song Ideas for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 25, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 28 (27):8–9) “The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them forever.” Responsorial...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 18, 2023

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 18, 2023 Responsorial Psalm: FREE - We are His People, the Sheep of His Flock (Bolduc) live demo Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly by Tomlin/Ingram/Barrett (Capitol CMG/CCLI) ”It’s closer and closer, the Kingdom of heaven.”...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #10

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #9

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 11, 2023

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 11, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 81:(80) 17) “He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.” Gospel Acclamation: (John 6:51) “I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #8

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Most Holy Trinity 2023

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Trinity, June 4, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: “Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love.” Gospel Acclamation: “Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; to God who is, who was, and who is to come.”...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #7

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Pentecost, May 28, 2023

Song Ideas for Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Wisdom 1:7) “The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.” or (Romans 5:5; cf. 8:11) “The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God dwelling within us,...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Ascension of the Lord, May 21, 2023

Here are some song possibilities for the Ascension of the Lord, May 21, 2023 Responsorial Psalm: God Mounts His Throne to Shouts of Joy by Josh Blakesley (OCP) More songs: Be Enthroned by Johnson/Thompson/Riddle/Heiligenthal “Be enthroned upon the praises of a thousand generations, you are worthy, Lord of all,...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 6th Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023

Here are some song possibilities for the 6th Sunday of EASTER, May 14, 2023 Responsorial Psalm: Let All the Earth Cry Out: Psalm 66 by Ed Bolduc (GIA) found in the collection VOICES listen More songs: All Creatures of Our God and King (arr. Ed Bolduc) found in the collection VOICES....

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #6

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #5

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #4

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Song Ideas and suggestions for the 5th Sunday of Easter, 5/7/2023

Here are some song possibilities for the 5th Sunday of EASTER, May 7, 2023 Responsorial Psalm: Lord, Let Your Mercy Be Upon Us by Bella Santander (This setting was composed by a young woman at our parish. It’s in a fresh, contemporary style. I’ve included both her and my demos.) lead sheet (Santander) More songs: All...

Song Ideas and suggestions of the 4th Sunday of Easter, 4/30/23

Here are some song possibilities for the 4th Sunday of EASTER, April 30, 2023 Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Is My Shepherd by Josh Blakesley (spiritandsong) from the CD Immersed and found in the collection VOICES listen More songs: All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #3

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES, #2

Here is another example of our C Instrument parts for the VOICES hymnal! The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what these parts sound like. For each...

Listening to C Instrument Parts from VOICES

The C Instrument books for the VOICES collection contain parts for every title in the collection! Here on Setting the Tone we are going to feature a new song every week so you can hear just what these parts sound like. For each title I have played the piano part directly out of the VOICES Keyboard Edition note for note (I...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 3rd Sunday of Easter 4/23/23

Here are some song possibilities for the 3rd Sunday of EASTER, April 23, 2023 Responsorial Psalm: Lord, You Will Show Us: Ps 16 by Craig & Kristen Colson (WLP/GIA) All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and the...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 2nd Sunday of Easter 2023

Here are some song possibilities for the 2nd Sunday of EASTER, April 16, 2023 Responsorial Psalm: Give Thanks to the Lord by Ed Bolduc lead sheet demo www.edbolducmusic.com Alive Again by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD All the People Said Amen listen on YouTube “You called and you...

Song Ideas and Suggestions of Easter Sunday 2023

Here are some Song Ideas and Suggestions for Easter Sunday, 2023 Agnus Dei by Michael W. Smith (Sony/Milene/CCLI) “Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns...” (Gathering / Preparation / Meditation) Alive Again by Ingram/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/Spirit...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 5th Sunday of Lent, 3/26/2023

Song Ideas for the 5th Sunday of Lent, 3/26/2023 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 43(42): 1–2) “Give me justice, O God, and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless. From the deceitful and cunning rescue me, for you, O God, are my strength.”...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, 4/6–7/23

Songs Ideas for Holy Thursday and Good Friday 2023 HOLY THURSDAY RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Our Blessing Cup: Psalm 116 by John Angotti found in the collection VOICES listen Our Blessing Cup by Tony Alonso (WLP) - uses the melody of Pange Lingua listen SONGS: Altar of Hope (Be Still) by...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for Palm Sunday, 4/2/23

PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION WITH PALMS Hosanna by John Angotti (WLP/GIA) from the CD  Today  “Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Hosanna to the Son of David by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) Blessed Is He by Feargal King (WLP/GIA)...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 4th Sunday of Lent 2023, 3/19/2023

Song Ideas for the 4th Sunday of Lent, 3/19/2023 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Isaiah 66:10–11) “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.” Gospel Acclamation: (John...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 3rd Sunday of Lent, 3/12/2023

Song Ideas for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, 3/12/2023 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 25(24):15-16) “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.” Or...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 2nd Sunday of Lent, 3/5/2023

Song Ideas for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, 3/5/2023 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 27(26):8–9) “Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me.” Or (Psalm 25(24):6, 2, 22) “Remember your...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 1st Sunday of Lent, 2/26/2023

Song Ideas for the 1st Sunday of Lent, 2/19/2023 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 91[90]: 15–16) “When he calls on me I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days.” Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 12, 2023

Song Ideas for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/12/2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 31:[30]:3–4) “Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my tock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name.” Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 11:25) “Blessed are you,...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/5/2023

Song Suggestions and Ideas for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/5/2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 95 (94):6–7) “O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.” Gospel Acclamation: (John 8:12) “I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever...

Song Suggestions and Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 1/29/2023

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly by Tomlin/Ingram/Barrett (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “Years from now we'll see The fruit our hands have sown…” (Preparation / Closing) All Who Enter Here by Houze/Angotti (WLP) from the CD Today and in the collection VOICES. “All who enter...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 22, 2023

Song Ideas for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), 1/26/2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 96(95): 1, 6) “O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in his holy place.” Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 4:23) “Jesus...

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 15, 2023

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 15, 2023 (A) Responsorial Psalm: Here Am I, Lord by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD A New Day FREE PSALM: Here I Am, Lord by Ed Bolduc (lead sheet) (DEMO) Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and...

Song Ideas for Epiphany of the Lord, January 8, 2023

Song Ideas for The Epiphany of the Lord, January 8, 2023 Entrance Antiphon: (Mal 3:1; 1 Chr 29:12) “Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come; and kingship is in his grasp, and power and dominion.” Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 2:2) “We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” Communion...

Song Suggestions and Ideas for ADVENT (A) 2022 – November 27–December 18, 2022

Week 1 Responsorial Psalm: Let Us Go Rejoicing by Steve Angrisano Let Us Go Rejoicing: Psalm 122 (Bolduc) found in the collection VOICES listen Immaculate Conception Responsorial Psalm: Sing to the Lord a New Song by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from Psalms for the Church Week...

Song Suggestions and Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 20, 2022

Entrance Antiphon: (Revelation 5: 12; 1:6) “How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honor. To him be glory and power for ever and ever.” Gospel Acclamation: (Mark 11:9, 10) “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the...

Song Ideas for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 13, 2022

Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 13th, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Jeremiah 29:11, 12, 14) “The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.” Gospel Acclamation: (Luke...

Song Ideas for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 6, 2022

Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 88 [87]:3) “Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.” Gospel Acclamation: (Revelation 1:5a, 6b) “Jesus Christ is the firstborn of the dead; to him be glory and power, forever and ever.” Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 23[22]:1–2)...

Song Suggestions and Ideas for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 30, 2022

Song Ideas for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 30, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 38[37]:22–23) “Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation!” Gospel Acclamation: (John 3:16) “God so loved the world that...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 23, 2022

Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 105 [104]:3–4) “Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.” Gospel Acclamation: (2 Corinthians 5:19) “God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of salvation.” Communion...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct 16, 2022

Song Ideas for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 16th, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17 [16]:6, 8) “To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; in the shadow of your wings, protect me.” Gospel Acclamation: (Hebrews...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 9, 2022

Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 9th, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 130 [129]:3–4) “If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But with you is found forgiveness, O God of Israel.” Gospel Acclamation: (1 Thessalonians 5:18) “In all circumstances,...

Song Suggestions and Ideas for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 2, 2022

Song Ideas for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 2nd, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Esther 4:17) “Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth, and all that is held within the circle of...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 25, 2022

Song Ideas for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 25, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Deuteronomy 3:31, 29, 30, 43, 42) “All that you have done to us, O Lord, you have done with true judgment, for we have sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with...

Song Ideas for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 18, 2022

Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 18, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: “I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever.” Gospel Acclamation: (See 2 Corinthians 8:9) “Though our Lord...

Song Suggestions and Ideas for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 11, 2022

Song Ideas for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 11, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Sirach 36:18) “Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your servant, and of your people Israel.” Gospel Acclamation: (2 Corinthians 5:19) “God...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 4, 2022

Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 119[118]:137, 124) “You are just, O Lord, and your judgment is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.” Gospel Acclamation: (Psalm 119:135) “Let your face shine upon your servant; and teach me your laws.” Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 42[41]:2–3) “Like...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 28, 2022

Song Ideas for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 28, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86[85]:3, 5) “Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who all to you.” Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 11:29ab) “Take my yoke upon you,...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 21, 2022

Song Ideas for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 21, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86[85]:1–3) “Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.” Gospel Acclamation: (John 14:6) “I am the...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 14, 2022

Song Ideas for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 14, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 84[83]:10–11) “Turn your eyes, O God, our shield; and look on the face of your anointed one; one day within your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.” Gospel Acclamation: (John 10:27) “My sheep hear my...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 7, 2022

Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 07, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 74[73]:20, 19, 22, 23) “Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, and forget not the cries of those who seek you.” Responsorial...

Song Suggestions and Ideas for 18th Sunday in OT, July 31, 2022

Song Ideas for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 31, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 70[69]:2, 6) “O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me! You are my rescuer, my help; O Lord, do not delay.” Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 5:3) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 24, 2022

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_text] Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 24, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 68[67]:6–7, 36) “God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.” Gospel Acclamation: (Romans 8:15bc) “You...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 17, 2022

Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 54:[53]:6, 8) “See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.” Gospel Acclamation: (Luke 8:15) “Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest...

Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time — July 10, 2022

Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 10, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17:[16]:15) “As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.” Gospel Acclamation: (John 6:63c, 68c) “Your words, Lord, are spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life.”...

Song Ideas and Suggestions for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 3, 2022

Song Ideas for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 3, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 48:[47]:10–11) “Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice.” Gospel Acclamation: (Colossians...

Song Ideas for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 26, 2022 (C)

Song Ideas for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 26, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 47:[46]:2) “All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!” Gospel Acclamation: (1 Samuel 3:9; John 6:68c) “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening; you have the words of everlasting life.” Communion Antiphon: (Psalm...

Song Ideas for Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ —Sunday, June 19, 2022

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 19, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 81:(80) 17) “He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.” *Responsorial Psalm: You are a Priest Forever by Brian Flynn (WLP) from the CD Beyond the Veil listen *when we’ve used this ‘Refrain...

Song Ideas for Most Holy Trinity — Sunday, June 12, 2022

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Trinity, June 12, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: “Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love.” Gospel Acclamation: “Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; to God who is, who was, and who is to come.” Communion...

Song Ideas for Pentecost — Sunday, June 5, 2022

Song Ideas for Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Wisdom 1:7) “The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.”or (Romans 5:5; cf. 8:11) “The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God dwelling within us,...

Song Ideas for The Ascension of the Lord / May 29, 2022

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for The Ascension of the Lord / May 29, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Acts 1:11) “Men of Galilee, why gaze in wonder at the heavens? This Jesus whom you saw ascending into heaven will return as you saw him...

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 22, 2022

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 22, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Isaiah 48:20) “Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia.”...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 15, 2022

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 15, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: Psalm 98 (9):1–2 “O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown deliverance,...

Song Ideas for the 3rd Sunday of Easter / May 1st, 2022 (C)

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song ideas for the 3rd Sunday of Easter / May 1st, 2022 (C) Entrance Antiphon: Psalm 66 (65):1–2 “Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise,...

Song Ideas for Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022

Here are some song possibilities for Easter Sunday, 2022 Alive Again by Ingram/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/Spirit Music/CCLI) from the CD All the People Said Amen “I’m breathing in, I’m breathing out. I’m alive again!” (Closing) All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as...

Song Ideas for Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Song Ideas for Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022 Processional Songs: Hosanna by John Angotti (WLP/GIA) from the CD  Today  “Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Lent (C) / April 3, 2022

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Lent (C) / April 3, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: Psalm 43:1–2 “Give me justice, O God, and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless. From the deceitful and cunning, rescue me,...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Lent (C) / March 27, 2022

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Lent (C) / March 27, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: Isaiah 66:(10–11) “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 20, 2022

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 20, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 25:15–16) “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone...

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 13, 2022

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 13, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 27:8–9) “Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me.” or (Psalm...

Song Ideas for 1st Sunday of Lent (C) / March 6, 2022

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 1st Sunday of Lent (C) / March 6, 2022 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 91:15–16) “When he calls on me I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days.” Gospel...

Song Ideas for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 27, 2022

Song Ideas for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 27, 2022 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 18 [17]:19–20) “The Lord became my protector. He brought me out to a place of freedom; he saved me because he delighted in me.” Psalm Settings: Lord, It...

Song Ideas for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 20, 2022

Song Ideas for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 20, 2022 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 13 [12]:6) “O Lord, I trust in your merciful love. My heart will rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful to me.” Psalm...

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 13, 2022

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 13, 2022 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 31:3–4) “Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name.”...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 6, 2022

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 6, 2022 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 95 [94]: 6–7) “O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.” Psalm Setting: In the Sight of the Angels...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 30, 2022

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 30, 2022 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 106 [105]: 47) “Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you.” Psalm...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 23, 2022

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 96 [95]: 1, 6) “O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength, and honor in his holy place.” Psalm Setting: Your Words, Lord, are Spirit and Life...

Song Ideas for The Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022

Song Ideas for The Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Matthew 3:16–17) “After the Lord was baptized, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father thundered: This is...

Song Ideas for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Isaiah 45:8) “Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and...

Song Ideas for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Phil 4:4–5) “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” Responsorial Psalm: (Isaiah 12:2–3, 4,...

Song Ideas for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 25 (24): 1-3) “To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult...

Song Ideas for the First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 25 (24): 1-3) “To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult...

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 21, 2021

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 21, 2021 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Revelation 5:12; 1–6) “How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honor. To him belong...

Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 14, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 14, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Jeremiah 29:11, 12, 14) “The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will...

Song Ideas for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 7, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 7, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 38 [37]: 22–23) “Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.” Responsorial...

Song Ideas for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 31, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 31, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 38 [37]: 22–23) “Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong...

Song Ideas for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 24, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 24, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 105 [104]:3–4) “Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice: turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.”...

Song Ideas for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 17, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 17, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17 [16]:6, 8) “To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the...

Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 10, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 10, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 130 [129]:3–4) “If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But with you is found forgiveness, O God...

Song Ideas for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 3, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 3, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Esther 4:17) “Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have...

Song Ideas for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 26, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 26, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Deuteronomy 3:31, 29, 30, 43, 42) “All that you have done to us, Lord, you have done with true judgment, for we have sinned...

Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 19, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 19, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: “I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress I will hear them, and I will be their...

Song Ideas for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 12, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 12, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Sirach 36:18) “Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your...

Song Ideas for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 5, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 5, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 119 [118]:137, 124) “You are just, O Lord, and your judgement is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful...

Song Ideas for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 29, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 29, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86 (85):3, 5) “Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of...

Song Ideas for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 22, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 22, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86 (85):1–3) “Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord,...

Song Ideas for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Revelation 12:1) “A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon beneath her feet, and on...

Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 8, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 8, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 74 (73):20, 19, 22, 23) “Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God,...

Song Ideas for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 1, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 1, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 70 (69):2, 6) “O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me! You are my rescuer, my help; O Lord, do not...

Song Ideas for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 18, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 18, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 54 (53):6,8) “See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart and praise...

Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 11, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 11, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17 (16):15) “As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.” Responsorial...

Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 4, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 4, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 48 (47):10–11) “Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name,...

Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 27, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 27, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 47 (46):2) “All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!” Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 30:2, 4, 5–6, 11, 12,...

Song Ideas for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 20, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 20, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 28 (27): 8–9) “The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people,...

Song Ideas for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 13, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 13, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 27 (26): 7,9) “O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you; be my help. Do not abandon or forsake me, O God, my...

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 6, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 6, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 81:(80) 17) “He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.” Responsorial Psalm: FREE...

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Trinity, May 30, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Most Holy Trinity, May 30, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: “Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love.” Gospel...

Song Ideas for Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Wisdom 1:7) “The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.” or (Romans...

Song ideas for the 7th Sunday of EASTER/Ascension of the Lord, May 16, 2021

Here are some song ideas for the 7th Sunday of EASTER/Ascension of the Lord, May 16, 2021 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Entrance Antiphon: (Acts 1:11) “Men of Galilee, why gaze in wonder at the heavens? This Jesus whom you saw...

Song ideas for the 6th Sunday of EASTER, May 9, 2021

Here are some Song ideas for the 6th Sunday of EASTER, May 9, 2021 Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Has Revealed by Tom Booth (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Cry the Gospel) The Lord Has Revealed: Psalm 98 by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP/GIA) More Songs: All Creatures of Our God and King (arr. Ed Bolduc) found in the...

Song ideas for the 5th Sunday of EASTER, May 2, 2021

Here are some Song ideas for the 5th Sunday of EASTER, May 2, 2021 Responsorial Psalm: I Will Praise You In the Assembly by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo I Will Praise You, Lord : Psalm 22 by Julie and Tim Smith (Resource Publications) (found in Spirit and Song 1 #57) listen on the CD Altared ...

Song ideas for the 4th Sunday of EASTER, April 25, 2021

Here are some Song ideas for the 4th Sunday of EASTER, April 25, 2021 Responsorial Psalm: The Stone Rejected by the Builders by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet live demo More Songs: Alive Again by Ingram/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/Spirit Music/CCLI) from the CD All the People Said Amen “You...

Song Ideas for the 2nd Sunday of EASTER, April 11, 2021

Here are some song possibilities for the 2nd Sunday of EASTER, April 11, 2021 Responsorial Psalm: FREE - Give Thanks to the Lord by Ed Bolduc lead sheet demo www.edbolducmusic.com Alive Again by Ingram/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/Spirit Music/CCLI) from the CD All the People Said Amen “I’m breathing...

Song Ideas for Easter Sunday

Here are some song possibilities for EASTER SUNDAY Alive Again by Ingram/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/Spirit Music/CCLI) from the CD All the People Said Amen “I’m breathing in, I’m breathing out. I’m alive again!” (Closing) All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One...

4th Sunday of Lent (B), March 14, 2021

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! 4th Sunday of Lent (B), March 14, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Isaiah 66:10–11) “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling...

3rd Sunday of Lent (B), March 7, 2021

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! 3rd Sunday of Lent (B), March 7, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 25 (24): 15–16) “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone...

2nd Sunday of Lent (B), February 28, 2021

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! 2nd Sunday of Lent (B), February 28, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 27 (26): 8–9) “Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me” Lord, Let...

Song Ideas for First Sunday of Lent, February 21, 2021

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! 1st Sunday In of Lent (B), February 21, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 91 (90): 15-16) “When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days.”...

6th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), February 14, 2021

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), February 14, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 31 (30): 3-4) “Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me,...

5th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), February 7, 2021

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! 5th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), February 7, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 95 (94):6–7) “O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.” Come, Worship...

4th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), January 31, 2021

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! 4th Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), January 31, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 106 (105):47) “Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our...

3rd Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), January 24, 2021

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! 3rd Sunday In Ordinary Time (B), January 24, 2021 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 96 (95): 1, 6) “O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor,...

Song Ideas for The Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021

Song Ideas for The Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Matthew 3:16–17) “After the Lord was baptized, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father thundered: This...

Song Ideas for The Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2021

Song Ideas for The Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2021 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Mal 3:1; 1 Chr 29:12) “Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come; and kingship is in his grasp, and power and dominion.” Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 2:2) “We saw...

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 22, 2020

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 22, 2020 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Entrance Antiphon: (Revelation 5:12; 1–6) “How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honor. To him belong...

Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 15, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 15, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Jeremiah 29:11, 12, 14) “The Lord said, I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me and I will...

Song Ideas for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 8, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 8, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 88 [87]: 3) “Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.” ...

Song Ideas for All Saints, November 1st, 2020

Entrance Antiphon: “Let us all rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honor of all the Saints, at whose festival the Angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.” For All the Saints (arr. by Trevor Thomson) listen on YouTube (use anywhere but Psalm) **He Is Exalted by Twila Paris (EMI/CCLI) found in...

Song Ideas for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 18, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 18, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 130 [129]: 3–4) “To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the...

Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 11, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 11, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 130 [129]: 3–4) “If you, O Lord should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But with you is found forgiveness, O God...

Song Ideas for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 4, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 4, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Esther 4:17) “Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have...

Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 20, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 20, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: “I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will...

Song Ideas for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 13, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 13, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Sirach 36:18) “Give peace, O God, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your...

Song Ideas for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 6, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 6, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 119 [118]:137, 124) “You are just, O Lord, and your judgment is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful...

Song Ideas for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86 (85):3, 5) “Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of...

Song Ideas for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86 (85):1–3) “Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord,...

Song Ideas for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 16, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 16, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 84 (83):210–11) “Turn your eyes, O God, our shield; and look on the face of your anointed one; one day within your courts...

Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 9, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 9, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 74 (73):20, 19, 22, 23) “Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones forever. Arise, o God,...

Song Ideas for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 70 (69):2, 6) “O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me! You are my rescuer, my help; O Lord, do not...

Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 26, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 26, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 68 (67):6–7, 36) “God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and...

Song Ideas for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 54(53):6, 8) “See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with a willing heart, and...

Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 12, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 12, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17 (16):15) “As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.” Responsorial...

Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 5, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 5, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 48 (47):10–11) “Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your...

Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 28, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 28, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 47 (46):2) “All peoples, clap your hands. Cry out to God with shouts of joy!” *Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 89:2–3, 16–17,...

Song Ideas for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 28 (27):8–9) “The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord,...

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 14, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 14, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 81:(80) 17) “He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.” *Responsorial Psalm:...

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Trinity, June 7, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Most Holy Trinity, June 7, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: “Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love.” Gospel...

Song Ideas for Pentecost Sunday / May 31, 2020

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for Pentecost Sunday / May 31, 2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Wisdom 1:7) “The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.” or...

Getting Back In the Groove…

Apologies for being quiet for so long. I’ve refrained from posting because I wanted to be able to share what I’ve learned after adapting to our new normals. What has worked, what has not. Here’s the honest truth: we are still learning. Still adapting. Still trying to discern the best way to reach our assemblies in their...

Song Ideas for the 4th Sunday of Lent, 3/22/2020

Song Ideas for the 4th Sunday of Lent, 3/22/2020 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Isaiah 66:10–11) “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.” Gospel Acclamation: (John...

Song Ideas for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, 3/15/2020

Song Ideas for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, 3/15/2020 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 25(24):15-16) “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.” or (Ezekiel 36:23–26)...

Song Ideas for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, 3/8/2020

Song Ideas for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, 3/8/2020 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 27(26):8–9) “Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me.” or (Psalm 25(24):6, 2, 22) “Remember your...

Song Ideas for the 1st Sunday of Lent, 3/1/2020

Song Ideas for the 1st Sunday of Lent, 3/1/2020 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 91[90]: 15–16) “When he calls on me I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days.” Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 4:4b) “One...

Song Ideas for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/23/2020

Song Ideas for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/23/2020 (You might want to also check back later...sometimes updates are added.) Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 13 [12]:6) “O Lord, I trust in your merciful love. My heart will rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me.” Gospel...

Song Ideas for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/16/2020

If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/16/2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 31:[30]:3–4) “Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my tock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for...

Song Ideas for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/9/2020

If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/9/2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 95 (94):6–7) “O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.” Gospel Acclamation:...

Song Ideas for The Presentation of the Lord, 2/2/2020

If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for The Presentation of the Lord, 2/2/2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 48(47): 10–11) “Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches...

Song Ideas for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), 1/26/2020

If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), 1/26/2020 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 96(95): 1, 6) “O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor,...

Song Ideas for Advent 2019 (A)

If you are receiving this as an email, be sure to go to the WEBSITE Song Ideas for Advent 2019 (A) Week 1 Responsorial Psalm: Let Us Go Rejoicing by Steve Angrisano Immaculate Conception Responsorial Psalm: Sing to the Lord a New Song by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from Psalms for the Church listen Week 2 Responsorial...

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Nov. 24, 2019

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 24, 2019 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Responsorial Psalm: Let Us Go Rejoicing by Steve Angrisano More Songs Adore by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere “Humble in your glory, Mighty...

Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 17th, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 17th, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Jeremiah 29:11, 12, 14) “The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will...

World Library Podcast Episode 14 – Stories and Songs with John Angotti

World Library Podcast Episode 14 - Stories and Songs with John Angotti Today we walk through the extensive catalog of John Angotti. From his first distributed Album On This Journey to his vinyl compilation Thanks and Praise, you will hear stories about your favorite songs that have not been heard before. John talks about...

Song Ideas for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 10th, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 10th, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 88 [87]:3) “Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.” Gospel Acclamation:...

World Library Podcast Episode 13 – Songs and Stories with Bob Rowe: A New Beginning (1985)

World Library Podcast Episode 13 - Songs and Stories with Bob Rowe: A New Beginning (1985) Today we get a rare glimpse into the history of WLP with Songs and Stories with Bob Rowe. Bob was a WLP artist in the early '80s and talks about his only album, A New Beginning. Listeners will get a rare listen to songs that have...

Song Ideas for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 3rd, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 3rd, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 38[37]:22–23) “Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong...

Song Ideas for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 27th, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 27th, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 105 [104]:3–4) “Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his...

Song Ideas for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20th, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20th, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17 [16]:6, 8) “To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the...

Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 13th, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 13th, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 130 [129]:3–4) “If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But with you is found forgiveness, O...

Song Ideas for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 6th, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 6th, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Esther 4:17) “Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you...

Song Ideas for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 29, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 29, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Deuteronomy 3:31, 29, 30, 43, 42) “All that you have done to us, O Lord, you have done with true judgment, for we have...

Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: “I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be...

Song Ideas for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 15, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 15, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Sirach 36:18) “Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your...

Song Ideas for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 8, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 8, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 119[118]:137, 124) “You are just, O Lord, and your judgment is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful...

Song Ideas for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 1, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 1, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86[85]:3, 5) “Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of...

Song Ideas for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 25, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 25, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 86[85]:1–3) “Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord,...

Song Ideas for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 18, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 18, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 84[83]:10–11) “Turn your eyes, O God, our shield; and look on the face of your anointed one; one day within your courts...

Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 74[73]:20, 19, 22, 23) “Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God,...

Song Ideas for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 4, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 4, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 70[69]:2, 6) “O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me! You are my rescuer, my help; O Lord, do not...

Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 28, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 28, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 68[67]:6–7, 36) “God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength...

Song Ideas for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 21, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 21, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 54:[53]:6, 8) “See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and...

Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 14, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 14, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17:[16]:15) “As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.” Gospel...

Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 7, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 7, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 48:[47]:10–11) “Your merciful love, O God, we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your...

World Library Podcast Episode 12 – Craig Colson: Higher Praise

World Library Podcast Episode 12 - Craig Colson: Higher Praise Today I speak with composer Craig Colson as we walk through his latest album Higher Praise. Craig also talks about his upcoming workshops and concert at the National Pastoral Musicians Conference in Raleigh, NC July 15-19, 2019. If you're not registered,...

Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 30, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 30, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 47:[46]:2) “All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!” Gospel Acclamation: (1 Samuel 3:9; John...

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 23, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 23, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 81:(80) 17) “He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.” Gospel Acclamation:...

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Trinity, June 16, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for the Most Holy Trinity, June 16, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: “Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love.” Gospel...

World Library Podcast Episode 11 – Mickey McGrath and Carolyn Pirtle

World Library Podcast Episode 11 - Mickey McGrath and Carolyn Pirtle Today I Speak with Author and Artist Mickey McGrath and talk about his new book, A Holy Mosaic: Love, Diversity, and the Family. Inspiration from Pope Francis. I also speak with Author and Composer Carolyn Pirtle and talk about her new book Praying the...

Song Ideas for Pentecost Sunday / June 9, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for Pentecost Sunday / June 9, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Wisdom 1:7) “The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.” or...

Song Ideas for The Ascension of the Lord / June 2, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for The Ascension of the Lord / June 2, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Acts 1:11) “Men of Galilee, why gaze in wonder at the heavens? This Jesus whom you saw ascending into heaven will return as you saw him...

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 26, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 26, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Isaiah 48:20) “Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia.”...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 19, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 19, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: Psalm 98 (9):1–2 “O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown deliverance,...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 12, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 12, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: Psalm 33 (32):5–6 “The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia.” Gospel...

Song Ideas for the 3rd Sunday of Easter / May 5th, 2019 (C)

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song ideas for the 3rd Sunday of Easter / May 5th, 2019 (C) Entrance Antiphon: Psalm 66 (65):1–2 “Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the flory of his name. O render him glorious praise,...

Here are some song possibilities for the 2nd Sunday of Easter

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 2nd Sunday of Easter Songs for DIVINE MERCY: Let Your Mercy by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen...

World Library Podcast Episode 10 – Mikey Needleman

World Library Podcast Episode 10 - Mikey Needleman Today I present an interview with Mikey Needleman, A VAO artist. We walk through his musical career and ministry and discuss his albums. Visit his artist page here at VAO to sample any of his albums! Available on iTunes and everywhere podcasts are found.

Song Ideas for Holy Thursday and Good Friday 2019

Songs Ideas for Holy Thursday and Good Friday 2019 HOLY THURSDAY RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Our Blessing Cup by Tony Alonso (WLP) - uses the melody of Pange Lingua listen Our Blessing Cup by Haas/Haugen (GIA) from the collection Psalms for the Church Year vol. 1 SONGS: Altar of Hope (Be Still) by Hess/Diliberto (WLP)...

Song Ideas for Palm Sunday 2019

Songs Ideas for Palm Sunday 2019 PALM SUNDAY Processional Songs: Hosanna by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Today listen “Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Procession with Palms) Hosanna to the Son of David by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) (Procession with Palms) *Blessed Is He...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Lent (C) / April 7, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Lent (C) / April 7, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: Psalm 43:1–2 “Give me justice, O God, and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless. From the deceitful and cunning, rescue me,...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Lent (C) / March 31, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Lent (C) / March 31, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: Isaiah 66:(10–11) “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 24, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 24, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 25:15–16) “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone...

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 17, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) - sometimes updates are added Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 17, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 27:8–9) “Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me.” or (Psalm...

Song Ideas for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time / March 3, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time / March 3, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 18:19–20) “The Lord became my protector. He brought me out to a place of freedom; he saved me because he delighted in me.” Gospel Acclamation: (Philippians...

Song Ideas for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 24, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 24, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 13:6) “O Lord, I trust in your merciful love. My heart will rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful to me.” Communion...

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 17, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 17, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 31:3–4) “Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name.”...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 10, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 10, 2019 Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 95:6–7) “O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.” Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 107:8–9) “Let them...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 3, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 3, 2019 Psalm Setting: I Will Sing by Colson/Bolduc (spiritandsong) from the CD Fill Us With Your Love 10,000 Reasons / Bless the Lord by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “It’s time...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 27, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 27, 2019 Psalm Setting: *Lord, You Have the Words by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 listen 10,000 Reasons / Bless the...

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 20, 2019

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 20, 2019 FREE Psalm Setting: Proclaim His Marvelous Deeds by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet DEMO All Praise and Honor by Paul Baloche (Capitol CMG/Integrity/CCLI)...

Song Ideas for Epiphany of the Lord 2019

Responsorial Psalm: Every Nation on Earth by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD Alive In Me and found in More Voices as One vol. 3 listen Lord, Every Nation by Jesse Manibusan (spiritandsong) from the CD Love Never Fails More Songs All the Ends of the Earth by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word and found in the...

Song Ideas for ADVENT 2018

If you are receiving this as an email, be sure to go to the WEBSITE Song Ideas for Advent 2018 (C) Week 1 Responsorial Psalm: To You, O Lord by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray listen Immaculate Conception Responsorial Psalm: Sing to the Lord a New Song by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from Psalms for the...

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Nov. 25, 2018

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Nov. 25, 2018 (If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Is King by Craig & Kristen Colson (WLP) from the collection Psalms for the Church Year listen The Lord Is King by Aaron Thompson (WLP)...

Living Real Radio with John Angotti

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Hello everyone, If you’re not familiar with the music of John Angotti, you’re missing out! Not only is he a great singer, songwriter, pianist, and performer, but also a great public speaker. Well-respected by many, John has a unique...

Song Ideas for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time / Nov 18, 2018

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time / Nov 18, 2018 Psalm Setting: You are My Inheritance, O Lord by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from the collection Psalms for the Church listen (alternate refrain recorded here) Free Psalm...

Song Ideas for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / Nov 11, 2018

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / Nov 11, 2018 Psalm Setting: *Praise the Lord, My Soul by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day, the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and the CD Forever Will I Sing listen *Above...

Song Ideas for 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time / Nov 4, 2018

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time / Nov 4, 2018 10,000 Reasons / Bless the Lord by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen from SongSelect “Bless the Lord, O my soul...” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing) Adore by WAL...

Song Ideas for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time / OCT 28, 2018

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time / OCT 28, 2018 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: The Lord Has Done Great Things by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) free lead sheet piano/vocal demo Alive Again by Ingram/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential...

Song Ideas for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time / OCT 21, 2018

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time / OCT 21, 2018 *Above All by Baloche/LeBlanc (Capitol CMG/LenSongs/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Jesus, Hope of the World listen from SongSelect “Above all...

Song Ideas for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time / OCT 14, 2018

(If you are reading this in an email, be sure to visit the website! CLICK HERE) Song Ideas for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time / OCT 14, 2018 All Things are Possible by Darlene Zschech (Music Services/CCLI) listen from SongSelect (Closing) Be Thou My Vision by Hull/Byrne (Public Domain) listen from SongSelect “Be thou my...

Song Ideas for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time / SEP 30, 2018 More Songs As It Is In Heaven by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD Overflow listen on YouTube “Every heart proclaim the mercy of your name...” (Closing Song) As One by WAL (WLP) from the CD Every Day and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 ...

Song Ideas for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time / SEP 23, 2018 Responsorial Psalm Setting: The Lord Upholds My Life by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD Alive In Me and found in More Voices as One vol. 3 listen — not a verbatim setting The Lord Upholds My Life by Booth/Maher (spiritandsong) More Songs Adore by WAL...

Song Ideas for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time / SEP 16, 2018 FREE Responsorial Psalm Setting: I Will Walk Before the Lord by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet LIVE DEMO (sorry about the audio quality) More Songs All About You by Ratcliffe/Houghton (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen from SongSelect “You are the...

They Will Know Us By Our Love

Last night at my parish of Saint Ann’s in Marietta, GA we held a special Holy Hour. We invited the entire parish, of course, and anyone who wished to attend. We sent out the following invitation: Please come and share a time of prayer in the presence of our Lord for the healing and hope we seek as a Church in these...

Song Ideas for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalm Setting: *Praise the Lord, My Soul by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day, the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and the CD Forever Will I Sing listen More Songs A Rightful Place by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD A New Day listen...

Song Ideas for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalm FREE PSALM: The One Who Does Justice by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo More Songs All About You by Ratcliffe/Houghton (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen from SongSelect “You are the Holy One. You are the Living Word. You are the center of...

Song Ideas for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalm Taste and See by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from Spirit and Psalm Taste and See by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) (from the CD Welcome Home) More Songs All About You by Ratcliffe/Houghton (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen from SongSelect “You are the Holy...

World Library Podcast Episode 7- A Conversation with Ed Bolduc

We sit down with Ed Bolduc at the National Pastoral Musicians Conference in Baltimore, Marlyand. You can visit Ed's artist page here!

Part 2 of REPLAY: Allow me to introduce…sound!

Part 2 of REPLAY: Allow me to introduce...sound! Last week’s post presented ideas and considerations for beginning music (songs) within the Liturgy. (see post here) This week we will focus on ending the song. Where Are You Going? We’re not finished, yet. The song needs to end. Just like we looked at where we were...

Song Ideas for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalm Taste and See by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from Spirit and Psalm Taste and See by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) (from the CD Welcome Home) More Songs Be Thou My Vision by Hull/Byrne (Public Domain) listen from SongSelect “Be thou my wisdom...be thou...

Song Ideas for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalm Taste and See by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from Spirit and Psalm Taste and See by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) (from the CD Welcome Home) More Songs *Be God's by Danielle Rose (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and from the CD...

Song Ideas for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time FREE Responsorial PSALM: The Lord Gave Them Bread from Heaven by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo LIVE C Instrument More Songs Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol....

REPLAY: Allow me to introduce…sound!

Allow me to introduce...sound! You’re sitting at the piano (or holding your guitar) and the lector has just proclaimed the first reading and is leaving the ambo. As they return to their seat all eyes and ears are upon you. It’s time for the Responsorial Psalm. In the room it is…silent. What happens next depends on you....

Song Ideas for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time FREE Responsorial PSALM: The Hand of the Lord Feeds Us by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo (LIVE) More Songs Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen “Behold the Bread of life,...

Song Ideas for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial PSALM The Lord Is My Shepherd by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the collection More Voices As One vol. 2 listen Psalm 23 by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word listen The Lord Is My Shepherd by Sarah Hart (spiritandsong) The Lord Is My Shepherd by Josh Blakesley...

Song Ideas for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial PSALM: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) listen FREE Responsorial PSALM: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet LIVE at Mass demo By Our Love by Christy Nockels (Capitol CMG/CCLI)...

Song Ideas for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time FREE Responsorial PSALM: Our Eyes are Fixed on the Lord by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo live at Mass 10,000 Reasons / Bless the Lord by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen from SongSelect “Whatever may pass and whatever comes before me, let me...

Song Ideas for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time FEATURED SONGS: If I Touch Him by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD I Thirst listen “I was hiding in the crowd, hoping no one saw my face...If I touch him he will heal my heart that bleeds...” This song is perfect for this Sunday’s gospel. It can be sung as a solo all the way...

Song Ideas for the Nativity of John the Baptist

Song Ideas for the Nativity of John the Baptist Featured Song: Psalm 139 - Wonderfully Made by Danielle Rose (WLP) found on the CD Pursue Me and in the collections More Voices as One vol. 1, Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Forever Will I Sing listen More Songs: All About You by Radcliffe/Houghton (Capitol...

FEATURED SONGS – MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

Check out these songs for this coming Sunday, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Corpus Christi Sequence - this is the shorter version of the sequence set to music in a simple chant style (unison), with simple chord changes. LEAD SHEET [video width="640" height="360"...

Song Ideas for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time FREE Responsorial Psalm: Lord, It Is Good to Give Thanks to You by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo Responsorial Psalm: Lord, It Is Good to Give Thanks: Psalm 92 by Cliff Petty (WLP) from the CD We are Filled with Joy listen *Build a Family by Ed Bolduc...

Song Ideas for 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time – B

Song Ideas for 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time FREE Responsorial Psalm: With the Lord there Is Mercy by Ed Bolduc lead sheet demo As One by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every Day listen “Let us stand as one, hand in hand, and do the work of the Father’s plan as one.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)...

Song Ideas for Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Song Ideas for Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Responsorial Psalm: I Will Take the Cup of Salvation by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) listen FREE setting of CORPUS CHRISTI SEQUENCE - feel free to use this at your parish lead sheet demo Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in...

Song Ideas for the Most Holy Trinity

Song Ideas for The Most Holy Trinity If you are receiving this as an email, be sure to check out the website! FREE PSALM: Blessed the People the Lord Has Chosen by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet DEMO A Rightful Place by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD A New Day listen on...

World Library Podcast Episode 6-James Wahl: Sitting at the Kid’s Table

Today we talk to James Wahl about his new album Sitting at the Kid's Table. We also talk about his ministry in Raleigh, NC. You can get his albums from wlpmusic.com, iTunes or anywhere digital music is sold. Buy Now on iTunes! You can also get a CD at wlpmusic.com

Song Ideas for Pentecost 2018

Song Ideas for Pentecost GO TO VoicesAsOne.com/blog RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 104 *Lord, Send Your Spirit by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the collection Voices As One vol. 2 listen (FREE) (higher key) Lord Send Out Your Spirit 2014 G LS (FREE) (lower key) Lord Send Out Your Spirit 2014 E LS PENTECOST SEQUENCE...

Song Ideas for the Ascension of the Lord 2018

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the Ascension of the Lord 2018 Jesus said to his disciples, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD...

Song Ideas for the 6th Sunday of Easter 2018

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voicesasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 6th Sunday of Easter RESPONSORIAL PSALM: The Lord Has Revealed by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) listen MORE SONGS All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Easter 2018

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 5th Sunday of Easter FREE PSALM: I Will Praise You, Lord, In the Assembly by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet DEMO Other Psalms: I Will Praise You, Lord : Psalm 22 by...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Easter 2018

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 4th Sunday of Easter FREE PSALM: The Stone Rejected by the Builders by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet MORE SONGS All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Easter 2018

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 3rd Sunday of Easter RESPONSORIAL PSALM Lord, Let Your Face Shine Upon Us by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Unravel MORE SONGS Alive Again by Ingram/Maher (Capitol...

Songs for The Washing of Feet – Holy Thursday

Hey everyone, if you’re like me you are always trying to find new options for some of those beautiful liturgical moments, and The Washing of Feet is one that deserves some thought. I would like to share two possible options with you: 1. First, the song ‘What I Have Done for You’ by John Angotti and Fr. Jim Marchionda. -...

Song Ideas for EASTER VIGIL 2018

Songs Ideas for EASTER VIGIL 2018 PROCESSION WITH THE EASTER CANDLE / EASTER PROCLAMATION This Is the Night: Procession of the Paschal and Exsultet by Tony Alonso (WLP) from the collection I Shall Live: Ritual Music for the Paschal Triduum listen RESPONSE TO FIRST READING: Bless the Lord / Lord, Send Out Your Spirit:...

Songs Ideas for Good Friday 2018

Songs Ideas for Good Friday 2018 GOOD FRIDAY *Above All by Leblanc/Baloche (Capitol CMG/LenSongs Publishing, Inc./CCLI) found in Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Jesus, Hope for the World listen from SongSelect “Crucified, laid behind the stone, you lived to die...” At the Cross (Love Ran Red) by Tomlin et al...

Song Ideas for Holy Thursday 2018

Songs Ideas for Holy Thursday 2018 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Our Blessing Cup by Tony Alonso (WLP) from the collection I Shall Live: Ritual Music for the Paschal Triduum listen SONGS: Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen “Behold the Bread of...

Songs Ideas for Palm Sunday 2018

Songs Ideas for Palm Sunday 2018 PALM SUNDAY NEW FROM JOHN ANGOTTI: Hosanna by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Today listen “Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Procession with Palms) RESPONSORIAL PSALM: FREE: My God, My God by Ed Bolduc - lead sheet ...

From the Bench – Episode 3

From the Bench–a piano player’s perspective on leading music at Mass. EPISODE 3 - Giving cutoffs at the end of songs [video width="960" height="540" mp4="https://voicesasone.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Setting-the-Tone-From-the-Bench-Episode-3.mp4"][/video] Alleluia (music by Ed Bolduc): Music copyright © Ed...

Song Ideas for Fifth Sunday of Lent

Song Ideas for Fifth Sunday of Lent Responsorial Psalm: Create a Clean Heart in Me O God by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 listen (SEASONAL) With the Lord there Is Mercy by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) - listen (SEASONAL) Be Merciful, O Lord by...

Song Ideas for Fourth Sunday of Lent

Song Ideas for Fourth Sunday of Lent CHECK IT OUT: Here’s a classic that really resonates with this week’s Gospel: Paul Tate’s *God So Loved the World (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1 and the CD Let All Creation Sing! listen “God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but that...

Song Ideas for Third Sunday of Lent

Song Ideas for Third Sunday of Lent Responsorial Psalm: *Lord, You Have the Words by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and on the CD The Face of God listen (SEASONAL) With the Lord there Is Mercy by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) - listen (SEASONAL) Be Merciful, O Lord by Steve Angrisano...

Song Ideas for Second Sunday of Lent

Song Ideas for Second Sunday of Lent Responsorial Psalm: FREE PSALM: I Will Walk before the Lord by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) demo (SEASONAL) With the Lord there Is Mercy by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) - listen (SEASONAL) Be Merciful, O Lord by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD Set Free (SEASONAL) *Have...

Song Ideas for First Sunday of Lent

Song Ideas for First Sunday of Lent Responsorial Psalm: Your Ways, O Lord by Mikey Needleman (WLP) from the CD Your Ways - listen this recording has quite an upbeat feel to it, though it could be played in a more reflective way (SEASONAL) With the Lord there Is Mercy by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) - listen (SEASONAL)...

World Library Podcast Episode 5-Lorraine Hess: Glorify Him By Your Life

Today we talk to Lorraine Hess about her new album Glorify Him. Lorraine tells the stories behind her new release. You can get this album from VoicesAsOne.com, wlpmusic.com, or iTunes.

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 6th Sunday in OT (B) Responsorial Psalms I Turn to You, Lord by Craig and Kristen Colson (spiritandsong) from the CD Fill Us With Your Love More Songs: *Be...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 5th Sunday in OT (B) Responsorial Psalms Praise the Lord Who Heals the Brokenhearted by Craig and Kristen Colson (spiritandsong) from the CD Fill Us With Your Love...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 4th Sunday in OT (B) Responsorial Psalms If Today You Hear the Voice of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 3rd Sunday in OT (B) Responsorial Psalms Teach Me Your Ways, O Lord by Ed Bolduc (WLP) - chant or proclaim verses Remember Your Mercies, O Lord by Craig and...

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 2nd Sunday in OT (B) FREE Responsorial Psalm: Here I Am (edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo More Responsorial Psalms: Here Am I, Lord by Steve Angrisano...

Song Ideas for Advent 2017

Song Ideas for Advent 2017 (B) Be sure to check out the NEW songs in the list below! Week 1 Responsorial Psalm: Lord, Make Us Turn to You by John Angotti (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Forever Will I Sing listen Week 2 Responsorial Psalm: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness by Craig and...

FROM THE BENCH – Episode 2

From the Bench–a piano player’s perspective on leading music at Mass. EPISODE 2 - Playing WITH a band or contemporary ensemble [video width="960" height="540" mp4="https://voicesasone.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Setting-the-Tone-From-the-Bench-Episode-2.mp4"...

Song Ideas for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2017

Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Is My Shepherd by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the collection More Voices As One vol. 2 listen Psalm 23 by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word listen The Lord Is My Shepherd by Josh Blakesley (spiritandsong) from the CD Immersed listen on YouTube More Songs Adore by WAL (WLP) from...

Song Ideas for 33rd Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 33rd Sunday in OT FREE Responsorial Psalm: Blessed are Those Who Fear the Lord by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet (DEMO) More Songs: A Rightful...

Song Ideas for 32nd Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 32nd Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm: *My Soul Is Thirsting by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Forever...

Song Ideas for 31st Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 31st Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm: *In You, O Lord by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 listen Just use the first phrase as the...

Song Ideas for All Saints

Song Ideas for All Saints Responsorial Psalm: *Lord, We are the People by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day and found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 listen Esta Es la Raza/This Is the People by Donna Pena (WLP) from the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 listen More Songs: All Around by Jacob and...

Song Ideas for 30th Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 30th Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm *You are My Rock by Michael T. Pierce (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Forever Will I Sing ...

Song Ideas for 29th Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 29th Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm FREE: Give the Lord Glory and Honor by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) listen More Songs: A Rightful Place by Steve...

World Library Podcast Episode 4: An American Icon in the Vault—How WLP did an album with Bing Crosby

World Library Podcast Episode 4: An American Icon in the Vault—How WLP did an album with Bing Crosby This is a special episode of the World Libary Podcast. We answer the question: How did WLP do an album with Bing Crosby? To help answer that question I talk to Betty Zins (Organist on the Bing Crosby Album and long-time...

Song Ideas for 28th Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 28th Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm Psalm 23 by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word listen The Lord Is My Shepherd by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the...

Song Ideas for 27th Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 27th Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm The Vineyard of the Lord by Craig and Kristen Colson (spiritandsong) from the CD Fill Us With Your Love listen on YouTube...

NEW – FROM THE BENCH

[video width="960" height="540" mp4="https://voicesasone.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Setting-the-Tone-From-the-Bench-Episode-1b2.mp4" poster="https://voicesasone.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Fromthe-Bench_logo_1.jpg" preload="auto"][/video] The Name of Jesus by Brian Flynn and Jeff Thomas:...

Song Ideas for 26th Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 26th Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm Remember Your Mercies, O Lord by Craig and Kristen Colson (spiritandsong) from the CD Fill Us With Your Love listen on...

Song Ideas for 25th Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 25th Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm The Lord Is Near by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Unravel listen on YouTube More Songs: Build My Life by...

Song Ideas for 24th Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 24th Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm The Lord Is Kind and Merciful by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 ...

Song Ideas for 23rd Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 23rd Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm If Today You Hear the Voice of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One...

Song Ideas for 22nd Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Here are some song possibilities for 22nd Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm My Soul Is Thirsting by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) listen from YouTube More Songs: Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD...

Song Ideas for 21st Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Song Ideas for 21st Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm Lord, Your Love Is Eternal by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD We Are Faithful and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 listen God’s Love Is...

Song Ideas for 20th Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Song Ideas for 20th Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm Let All the Nations Praise You by Cliff Petty (WLP) from the CD Touch Jesus listen Gospel Acclamation Gospel Acclamation from Mass for the Healing...

Song Ideas for 19th Sunday in OT

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Song Ideas for 19th Sunday in OT Responsorial Psalm Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from the collection Psalms for the Church listen Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness by...

Song Ideas for Transfiguration of the Lord

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Song Ideas for Transfiguration of the Lord Responsorial Psalm (FREE): The Lord Is King - here is a psalm setting I wrote years ago, but never set it to the new translation. I’ve updated it...

Song Ideas for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Song Ideas for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalms: Lord, Love Your Commands by Craig and Kristen Colton (WLP) from the collection Psalms for the Church listen More than Gold by Tom...

…last minute Psalm for 15th OT (A)

Hey everyone, In case you’re still looking for a Psalm setting for this weekend, here is something new and untested! The Seed that Falls on Good Ground - lead sheet demo Feel free to use it! –E.B.

Song Ideas for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone. Sometimes additional songs are added later! Song Ideas for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalms (Common): Lord, You are Good and Forgiving by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD We are Faithful and found in the collection Voices as One...

Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalms (Common): Lord, You Have the Words by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 listen More Songs: As It Is In Heaven...

Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone Song Ideas for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalms: I Will Praise Your Name Forever by Cliff Petty (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and the CD Touch Jesus listen I Will Praise Your Name by Ed Bolduc (WLP)...

Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone Song Ideas for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalm: Forever Will I Sing by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Forever Will I Sing listen All About You by Radcliffe/Houghton (Capitol...

Song Ideas for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

If you are receiving this in an email, be sure to check out Setting the Tone Song Ideas for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Amazing Grace (tradtional) Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices As One vol. 3 listen “Behold the Bread of life, behold the sacred Blood,...

Song Ideas for Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Song Ideas for Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ FREE Responsorial Psalm: Praise the Lord Jerusalem by Ed Bolduc lead sheet demo live-at-mass demo FREE setting of CORPUS CHRISTI SEQUENCE - feel free to use this at your parish lead sheet demo Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and...

Song Ideas for The Most Holy Trinity

Song Ideas for The Most Holy Trinity RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Glory and Praise Forever by Craig and Kristen Colson (spiritandsong) FREE PSALM: Glory and Praise Forever by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet DEMO All Creatures of Our God and King arr. by David Crowder (Capitol CMG/Moon & Musky Music/CCLI)...

Song Ideas for Pentecost

Song Ideas for Pentecost RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 104 *Lord, Send Your Spirit by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the collection Voices As One vol. 2 listen (FREE) (higher key) Lord Send Out Your Spirit 2014 G LS (FREE) (lower key) Lord Send Out Your Spirit 2014 E LS PENTECOST SEQUENCE Pentecost Sequence - Pentecost...

Songs for Ascension of the Lord

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the Ascension of the Lord Jesus said to his disciples, “Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and the...

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 6th Sunday of Easter RESPONSORIAL PSALMS: (FREE) Let all the Earth Cry Out by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet (DEMO) Let the Earth Cry Out by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the...

Just Get the Gist

Just Get the Gist Busy schedules. Limited time. People can’t make rehearsals. So how are you supposed to pull off a new song when you have 20 minutes before mass with your key players to go over everything? This past weekend was First Communion at our parish. My son, who is 11, played drums for two of the liturgies. He’s...

A Heart That Beats With Love

A HEART THAT BEATS WITH LOVE In case you might be looking for a Mother’s Day Song this weekend, or a song to use behind a video, I’d like to share this one with all of you: it’s called A Heart That Beats With Love. Below you will find a link to download the mp3 free of charge, and a link to the lead sheet. You are more...

World Library Podcast Episode 3 – LA Religious Education Conference 2017, a look back

World Library Podcast Episode 3 - LA Religious Education Conference 2017, a look back A look back to RE Congress 2017 as we are already looking ahead to Congress 2018. We catch up with Danielle Rose, Lorraine Hess, Noelle Garcia, and Andrew Chinn.

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Easter (A)

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 5th Sunday of Easter Featured Song I Am the Way by Craig Colson Listen This song is perfect for this week’s Gospel. All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD...

Ending Songs Smoothly

When we’re playing alone, whether it be on piano or guitar, and it comes time to end the song, it’s easy to do. It’s just YOU! When you’ve got a whole ensemble with you, that isn’t always the case, especially if you are doing something unexpected. To me, it’s very important that the whole group ends together, and ends...

World Library Publications to re-issue “lost” Bing Crosby recording from 1957.

“The Bible Story of Christmas,” Narrated by Bing Crosby, with Traditional Carols in Gospel Sequence Sung by the Bonaventure Choir World Library Publications Sample clip of Bing's narration Franklin Park, IL, March 2, 2017: Sometime in 1955, Omer Westendorf (founder of World Library of Sacred Music) wrote to several famous...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Easter

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 4th Sunday of Easter RESPONSORIAL PSALM The Lord Is My Shepherd by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the collection More Voices As One vol. 2 listen The Lord Is My Shepherd by Josh...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Easter

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 3rd Sunday of Easter RESPONSORIAL PSALM Lord, You Will Show Us by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from the collection Psalms for the Church–Colson listen Show Us Your Way, Lord by Ed...

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday of Easter

If you are receiving this as an email, don’t forget to check out Setting the Tone at voiceasone.com Here are some song possibilities for the 2nd Sunday of Easter Songs for DIVINE MERCY: Let Your Mercy by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen...

Song Ideas for Easter Sunday

Here are some song possibilities for EASTER SUNDAY Alive Again by Ingram/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/Spirit Music/CCLI) from the CD All the People Said Amen listen from SongSelect All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every Day and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 listen Amazing Grace...

Songs Ideas for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, and Good Friday 2017

Songs Ideas for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, and Good Friday 2017 PALM SUNDAY RESPONSORIAL PSALM: FREE: My God, My God by Ed Bolduc - lead sheet instrumental parts listen FREE: Why Have You Abandoned Me by Ed Bolduc - lead sheet C inst listen My God, My God by Scot Crandal (spiritandsong.com) SONGS:...

World Library Podcast Episode 2 – Interview with Craig Colson

World Library Podcast Episode 2 - Interview with Craig Colson Episode 2: Interview with Craig Colson who talks about his career as a church musician. He also talks about his CD I Am the Way and his book Psalms for the Church.

Song Ideas for Fifth Sunday of Lent (A)

Please visit SETTING THE TONE at VoicesasOne.com Song Ideas for Fifth Sunday of Lent (A) Responsorial Psalm: (FREE) With the Lord There Is Mercy by Ed Bolduc lead sheet demo With the Lord by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) from the CD In This Place listen on YouTube Songs: Alive Again by Matt Maher...

Song Ideas for Fourth Sunday of Lent (A)

Please visit SETTING THE TONE at VoicesasOne.com Song Ideas for Fourth Sunday of Lent (A) Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd by Aaron Thompson (WLP) demo Psalm 23 by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word listen The Lord Is My Shepherd (spiritandsong) from Choose Christ 2017 listen...

Song Ideas for Third Sunday of Lent (A)

Song Ideas for Third Sunday of Lent (A) Responsorial Psalm: *If Today You Hear the Voice of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1 listen If Today You Hear God’s Voice by Craig and Kristen Colson (spiritandsong) from the CD Fill Us With Your Love 40 Days...

Song Ideas for Second Sunday of Lent (A)

Song Ideas for Second Sunday of Lent (A) 40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD Welcome to Life *Be Still for the Presence of the Lord by David J. Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1 listen on YouTube “Be still for the glory of the Lord is shining all around. How awesome is...

Song Ideas for First Sunday of Lent (A)

Song Ideas for First Sunday of Lent (A) Responsorial Psalm: Be Merciful, O Lord by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD Set Free Create a Clean Heart In Me by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 listen *Have Mercy on Us for We Have Sinned by W. Clifford...

Song Ideas for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Song Ideas for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) — click to go to Setting the Tone Alive In You by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD Overflow “It is you I seek in the night; waiting patiently to satisfy.” *All I Need by Chambers/Houghton/Brewster (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on...

Report in! Important license information!!

We all have (hopefully!) reprint licenses for printing or projecting lyrics, rehearsal licenses for creating rehearsal recordings, webcast licenses for streaming, etc. At WLP there has been a major change. Please read below from Dr. Jerry Galipeau’s blog: Gotta Sing, Gotta Pray. read blog I would like to re-stress the...

Song Ideas for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Song Ideas for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) FREE Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Is Kind by Ed Bolduc lead sheet demo Other Psalms: The Lord Is Kind and Merciful by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 listen The Lord Is Kind and Merciful by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from...

Don’t just press ’play‘…PLAY

One of my kids received a new alarm clock for Christmas...the kind that starts out really soft, then gradually gets louder and louder until you finally hear it and wake up. It’s kind of nice in that it doesn’t startle you out of sleep! Along those same lines, when I have to get up earlier than everyone else, I’ll choose...

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) FREE Responsorial Psalm: Blessed are They Who Follow the Law of the Lord by Ed Bolduc lead sheet demo (tempo is more like 87 Bread of Angels by Curtis Stephan (spiritandsong) from the CD listen on YouTube *Come, Now Is the Time to Worship by Brian Doerkson (Vineyard...

World Library Podcast Episode 1 – Interview with W. Clifford Petty

World Library Podcast Episode 1 - Interview with W. Clifford Petty Episode 1: Interview with W. Clifford Petty who talks about his latest CD, "We Are Filled With Joy".

REPLAY: Piano players…calm down!

Here is a reposting of a previous blog from almost 2 years ago. (April 2015). I often have to remind myself to do what I describe below! I think the way we play our piano parts should depend on who else is playing with us! If you're like me you find yourself in many different situations and ensembles. Sometimes...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) FREE Responsorial Psalm: The Just Man Is A Light by Craig Colson lead sheet (find more of Craig and his wife Kristen’s Psalms here and on his website www.craigcolson.com) (definitely check out You are the Light at the end of this list. The text is right out of the...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) And All the People Said ‘Amen’ by Maher/Moak/Morgan (Capitol CMG/Brentwood-Benson/Trevor Morgan Music/CCLI) listen from SongSelect “Blessed are the poor in spirit...” Blest are They by David Haas (GIA) Come As You Are by Glover/Crowder/Maher (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Is My Light by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day and in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 listen FREE PSALM: The Lord Is My Light by Ed Bolduc (lead sheet) (DEMO) Alleluia by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from Mass for the Healing of...

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Responsorial Psalm: Here Am I, Lord by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD A New Day FREE PSALM: Here I Am, Lord by Ed Bolduc (lead sheet) (DEMO) Adore by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen...

Song Ideas for Advent 2016 (A)

Song Ideas for Advent 2016 (A) Week 1 Responsorial Psalm: Let Us Go Rejoicing by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) listen on YouTube Week 2 Responsorial Psalm: Justice Shall Flourish by Craig Colson (spiritandsong) from the CD Fill Us With Your Love listen on YouTube Option 2: Justice Shall Flourish In His Time by Tom...

Song Ideas for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2016

Responsorial Psalm: Let Us Go Rejoicing by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) listen on YouTube Agnus Dei by Michael W. Smith (Sony/Milene/CCLI) listen from SongSelect “Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns...” As It Is In Heaven by Maher/Cash (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) listen from SongSelect "Let...

Song Ideas for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Comes to Rule the Earth with Justice by Ed Bolduc DEMO All About You by Ratcliffe/Houghton (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen from SongSelect “You are the solid rock...” **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 listen...

Song Ideas for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Responsorial Psalm: Lord, When Your Glory Appears by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from the collection Psalms for the Church Year Responsorial Psalm: Lord, When Your Glory Appears by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Captured **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the...

Song Ideas for 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Responsorial Psalm: I Will Praise Your Name Forever by W. Clifford Petty (WLP) from the CD Touch Jesus and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 listen Responsorial Psalm: *I Will Praise Your Name Forever by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Testify and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 listen also...

Song Ideas for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor by W. Clifford Petty (WLP) from the CD Touch Jesus and the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 listen Responsorial Psalm: *The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and the CD Forever Will I Sing listen...

Song Ideas for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Responsorial Psalm: Our Help is from the Lord by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from the collection Psalms for the Church Our Help Is from the Lord by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word listen *Answer Me by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD We are Faithful and the collection Voices As One vol. 1 listen As...

Song Ideas for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alive Again by Maher/Ingram (spiritandsong) from the CD All the People Said Amen listen from SongSelect *Be Glorified by Tomlin/Reeves/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and the CD We Will be the Light listen *Be Still for the Presence by David J.Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen from...

Song Ideas for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Psalm Setting: *If Today You Hear the Voice of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 listen Always and Everywhere by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD 10,000 Reasons listen Faith Enough to Believe by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from the CD I Am the Way...

Song Ideas for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Psalm Setting: *Praise the Lord, My Soul by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day, the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and the CD Forever Will I Sing listen *Be God’s by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and the CD Mysteries listen *God So Loved the World by Paul Tate (WLP) from the...

Song Ideas for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Free Psalm Setting: Praise the Lord, Who Lifts Up the Poor lead sheet trumpet part listen I Will Choose Christ by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready In the Arms of Jesus by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Extraordinary Love listen Entrance Antiphon *Lord, You Have the Words by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the...

CONTEMPORARY Alleluia Chant

If you’re like me, you’re always trying to find a nice balance between contemporary and traditional music. Obviously, a lot of wonderful melodies and texts were written long ago that are true treasures today, even in contemporary services. Sometimes, reintroducing them with a new presentation can work well for everyone,...

Songs for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

NEW PSALM from WLP: I Will Rise and Go to My Father/ Create a Clean Heart in Me by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray listen FEATURED SONG: The Prodigal Father by Brian Flynn (WLP) from the CD Born Again listen *All I Need by Chambers/Houghton/Brewster (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As One vol....

Song Ideas for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

FREE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: In Every Age, O Lord lead sheet demo NEW PSALM from WLP: In Every Age, O Lord by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) from the NEW collection Psalms for the Church In honor of the Canonization of Mother Theresa: Small Things with Great Love by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD I Thirst listen Prayer of...

Song Ideas for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time RESPONSORIAL PSALM: *Go Out in the World (Bolduc) WLP from the CD Awake to the Day and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 listen *Be Glorified by Tomlin/Reeves/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD We Will Be the Light...

Song Ideas for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time FREE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Lord, Come to My Aid (Bolduc) demo lead sheet C Inst *Be Glorified by Tomlin/Reeves/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD We Will Be the Light listen *Be Still for the Presence of the Lord by...

Song Ideas for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time *Above All by Brewster/Baloche (Capitol CMG/LenSongs/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Jesus, Hope of the World Awake, O Sleeper by Ike Ndolo (spiritandsong) from the CD We are the Beggars Blest are They by David Haas (GIA) *Come, Now is the Time...

Song Ideas for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalm: *If Today you Hear the Voice of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) - from the CD The Face of God and the collection Voices as One vol.1 listen Refrain only (verses are different) - a note on this setting: if you feel the Refrain is too long, feel free to just use the...

Song Ideas for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Responsorial Psalm: *You Answered Me by Aaron Thompson (WLP) - from the CD Forever Will I Sing and the collection Voices As One vol. 2 listen *Answer Me by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD We are Faithful and the collection Voices as One vol.1 listen As I Pray by Lorraine Hess...

Song Ideas for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time FREE PSALM: The One Who Does Justice - lead sheet demo All are Welcome by Marty Haugen (GIA) listen *Be God's by Danielle Rose (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and from the CD Mysteries listen *Be Still for the Presence of the Lord by David J. Evans...

Song Ideas for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time *Be God's by Danielle Rose (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and from the CD Mysteries listen Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Captured Christ In Me, Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) from the CD Christ In Me, Arise *Lord, You Have...

Song Ideas for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time FREE PSALM: Let All the Earth Cry Out demo lead sheet *Be God's by Danielle Rose (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and from the CD Mysteries listen Christ In Me, Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) from the CD Christ In Me, Arise *Go Make a Difference by...

Song Ideas for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Christ In Me, Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) from the CD Christ In Me, Arise *Come and Follow Me by John Angotti (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and found on the CD We Will be the Light listen **Follow Me by Danielle Rose (WLP) found in the...

Song Ideas for 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Beautiful One by Tim Hughes (Capitol CMG/CCLI) Good, Good Father by Brown/Barrett (Capitol CMG/CCLI) *He Is Exalted by Twila Paris (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 I Will Follow by WAL (WLP) from the CD Every Day listen I Will Follow by...

Song Ideas for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Be Forgiven by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Change Me Come as You Are by Glover/Crowder/Maher (Capitol CMG/CCLI) Come to Jesus by Blakesley/Hart (spiritandsong) from the CD Waiting *Here I Am to Worship by Tim Hughes (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As...

Great question!!!!

This past Sunday, as we were running through all of the songs before our 6:00 pm Mass, our drummer asked a really important question before we started rehearsing a particular song. He asked, “Where will this be in the Mass?” Awesome! Now I've actually gotten quite used to hearing that question from the folks I play with....

Song Ideas for 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Song Ideas for 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time FREE PSALM - I Will Praise You, Lord, for You Have Rescued Me - lead sheet demo Alive Again by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD All the People Said Amen Alive In You by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD Overflow Awake, O Sleeper by Ike Ndolo (spiritandsong) from the...

Song Ideas for Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Song Ideas for Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ PSALM - For this Psalm we have used the part of the Refrain from Brian Flynn’s You are a Priest Forever along with spoken/proclaimed verses FREE setting of CORPUS CHRISTI SEQUENCE - feel free to use this at your parish lead sheet demo *Come to the Table by John Angotti...

Song Ideas for Pentecost

Song Ideas for Pentecost FREE PSALM: Psalm 104 (higher key) Lord Send Out Your Spirit 2014 G LS (lower key) Lord Send Out Your Spirit 2014 E LS Pentecost Sequence - Pentecost Sequence LS (this is intentionally very simple...easy key changes keep it interesting and building. We'd never done it before and they're...

Song Ideas for Ascension of the Lord

Song Ideas for Ascension of the Lord Jesus said to his disciples, “Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1) listen Awesome is the Lord Most High by Pierce/Tomlin/Reeves/Abel...

Featured Song/Psalm

Cliff Petty’s ‘Let All the Nations Praise You’ is a great choice for this coming Sunday. It was recorded on the CD Touch Jesus, with which I was fortunate enough to have been involved. I remember thinking ‘I can't wait to use this song...the assembly is going to really sing it out and pray it!’ Tempo is going to be very...

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter (C)

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter (C) Christ Is Risen by Matt Maher and Mia Fields (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) from the CD All the People Said Amen Do This In Memory of Me by Chris Muglia (spiritandsong) Easter Song by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 and the CD 10,000 Angels...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Easter (C)

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Easter (C) FREE PSALM: I Will Praise Your Name Forever by Ed Bolduc lead sheet demo *Be Glorified by Tomlin/Reeves/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and the CD We Will Be the Light listen Because He Lives by Maher et al (CCLI) Can We Love? by Tom Booth...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Easter (C)

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Easter (C) Because He Lives by Maher et al (CCLI) Christ Is Risen by Matt Maher and Mia Fields (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) from the CD All the People Said Amen *Come Christians Unite by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD We are Faithful and the collection Voices As One vol. 1 listen *Come,...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Easter (C)

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Easter (C) FREE Psalm: I Will Praise You, Lord, For You Have Rescued Me by Ed Bolduc lead sheet demo All Around by WAL (WLP) found in the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 the CD Every Day listen Because He Lives by Maher et al (CCLI) Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD...

Mixing the new with the old…and taking some risks!!!

Mixing the new with the old...and taking some risks!!! Happy Easter! We made it! While I'm glad that all the meetings, scripts, setups, decorations, and rehearsals are over, I am so happy that all of our planning for Holy Week and Easter Sunday yielded some wonderful liturgies. From what I have heard, people were moved...

Songs for Palm Sunday and Holy Week 2016

Songs for Palm Sunday and Holy Week 2016 PALM SUNDAY (some free downloads included in the list below from yours truly) *Above All by Leblanc/Baloche (Capitol CMG/LenSongs Publishing, Inc./CCLI) found in Voices As One vol. 2 At the Cross (Love Ran Red) by Tomlin et al Capitol CMG/Brentwood-Benson/CCLI) **At the Name of...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Lent (C)

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday of Lent (C) FREE Psalm: The Lord Has Done Great Things by Ed Bolduc lead sheet 40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Welcome to Life Amazing Grace (traditional) Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone by Newton/Tomlin/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI) Be Forgiven by Tom Booth...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Lent (C)

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Lent (C) FEATURED SONG: The Prodigal Father by Brian Flynn (WLP) from the CD Born Again listen Psalm: Taste and See by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) 40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Welcome to Life Amazing Grace (traditional) Christ In Me Arise by Trevor Thomson...

SONG: Return to God by John Angotti and Alan Hommerding

SONG: Return to God by John Angotti and Alan Hommerding listen (excerpt) Return to God by John Angotti and Alan Hommerding is one of those ‘go to’ songs for me during the season of Lent. This song has it all...it’s easy to sing, simple to play, and has beautiful, rich lyrics. It’s a wonderful song for liturgy and it can...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C)

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C) Psalm: The Lord is Kind and Merciful by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD and collection Love One Another listen Psalm: The Lord is Kind and Merciful by Craig and Kristen Colson (spiritandsong) from the CD Fill Us With Your Love 40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Welcome...

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday of Lent (C)

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday of Lent (C) Psalm: The Lord Is My Light by Ed Bolduc from the CD and collection Awake to the Day listen 40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Welcome to Life *Be Still for the Presence of the Lord by David J. Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI) Voices As One vol. 1 *Blessed Be Your Name by...

Songs for First Sunday of Lent (C)

Psalm: Be With Me, Lord by John Angotti from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams listen 40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Welcome to Life) Be With Me, Lord by Tom Booth (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Find Us Ready) *Blessed Be Your Name by Matt Redman (worshiptogether.com) Christ In Me Arise by...

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) PSALM: In the Sight of the Angels by Matthew Ficcara (WLP) listen *Be God's by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Mysteries and the collection Voices As One vol. 2 listen Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Captured *Christ Has No Body Now But Yours by Steven...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) PSALM: I Will Sing by Craig & Kristen Colson (spiritandsong) from the CD Fill us With Your Love *Be God's by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Mysteries and the collection Voices As One vol. 2 listen Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Captured *Christ...

Setting the Tone REPLAY: Who’s Singing Here?

(Here's an older blog that still applies today, at least for me. I was reminded of this one yesterday during Mass, so I thought I'd share it again.) Among all of the various pieces of music we use in our parish there are a lot of different ways publishers try to tell you who is supposed to be singing or leading. For...

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) And We Cry 'Holy' by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 *Be God's by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Mysteries and the collection Voices As One vol. 2 *Bread of Life by Michael John Poirier (WLP) found in the collection...

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) All of the Ends of the Earth by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word / More Voices as One vol. 1 *Be God's by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Mysteries and the collection Voices As One vol. 2 "Use your gifts to bless this day." Come, Holy Ghost (traditional) "The gifts...

Song ideas for Baptism of the Lord 2016

Song Ideas for Baptism of the Lord 10,000 Reasons by Myrin/Redman (CCLI) All Around by WAL (WLP) from the CD Every Day and the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 *Anointing Fall On Me by Donn Thomas (New Spring) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 from the CD Come, Holy Spirit Behold the Lamb of God by Matt...

Psalm for 3rd Sunday of Advent

In case you're still looking for a Psalm setting for this Sunday, here's a great one for your choir by Aaron Thompson! Check it out! Cry Out With Joy and Gladness - Thompson DEMO It's Click and Print, so you could get it right away if need be.

Song Ideas for Advent 2015

Here are some Advent songs to consider as part of your liturgies: Craig Colson has written a beautiful and simple setting of an Advent Penitential Act. This comes fresh off of his new recording I Am the Way. (WLP) It's even more effective if you sing his song This Is Your Justice as a gathering/entrance song. The...

Song Ideas for Christ the King

Song Ideas for Christ the King Agnus Dei by Michael W. Smith (Sony/Milene/CCLI) - “Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns...” As It Is In Heaven by Maher/Cash (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) - "Let your kingdom come, let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from...

Song Ideas for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) As It Is In Heaven by Maher/Cash (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) - "Let your kingdom come, let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." *Awake to the Day by Bolduc/Barker (WLP)from the CD Awake to the Day and found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 - "Signs in...

Song Ideas for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) *Above All by LeBlanc/Baloche (Capitol CM (IMI )and LenSongs/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 - "Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, there's no way to measure what you're worth." *Come, Now is the Time to Worship by Brian Doerkson (Vineyard Music...

The Solemnity of All Saints

The Solemnity of All Saints Blessed are You, Lord by Jackie Francois (spiritandsong) from the CD Your Kingdom Is Glorious Blest are They by David Haas (GIA) Christ in Me Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) from the CD Christ in Me Arise *Did you Feel the Mountains Tremble? by Martin Smith (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in...

Great post for DRUMMERS…

Often times I've shared on this blog how I (we) seldom do songs as they are recorded in a worship setting, especially at a Mass. Usually, we modify the flow or 'map' of the song to fit the needs of the liturgical moment, ignoring repeats, interludes, etc. Sometimes we might even add a repeat. It usually takes a little...

Song Ideas for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FREE PSALM: The Lord Has Done Great Things - lead sheet (DEMO) Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone by Tomlin/Newton/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI) Christ in Me Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) from the CD Christ in Me Arise From the Inside Out by Joel Houston (Capitol...

Vary your intros

We don’t always have to play everything the way it is written down or recorded. That’s one version! For example, here’s the way the Glory to God from Mass of Saint Ann is recorded: It starts our big and full, 3 parts vocals, trumpet, drums, bass, guitars...everything. That is one way to do it. STUDIO VERSION...

Song Ideas for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD Overflow Can We Love by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Captured Christ in Me Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) from the CD Christ in Me Arise From the Inside Out by Joel Houston (Capitol CMG/CCLI)...

Song Ideas for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) *Better Is One Day by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) (found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2) *Come, Now is the Time to Worship by Brian Doerkson (Vineyard Music UK/CCLI) (found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2) Fill Us With Your Love, O Lord by Craig and...

Song Ideas for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FREE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: May the Lord Bless Us lead sheet (DEMO) ALSO: Check out the Wedding Collection Love One Another And We Cry 'Holy' by Aaron Thompson (WLP) (from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices as One vol. 1) As One by WAL (WLP) (from the CD Every...

Song Ideas for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) And We Cry 'Holy' by Aaron Thompson (WLP) (from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices as One vol. 1) As It Is In Heaven by Maher/Cash (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) (from the CD Empty and Beautiful) **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the...

Song Ideas for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FEATURED SONG/RESPONSORIAL PSALM: The Lord Upholds My Life by Aaron Thompson (WLP) (from the CD Alive In Me) Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Overflow) Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) (from the CD Captured) I Am the Way...

Song Ideas for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FREE RESPONSORIAL PSALM - I Will Walk before the Lord by Ed Bolduc lead sheet (DEMO) Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Overflow) Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) (from the CD Captured) I Am the Way by Craig Colson (WLP)...

SONG for the Jubilee Year of Mercy

This song is now available on Itunes! The editors and management at World Library Publications asked me to write a song for the upcoming Jubilee Year of Mercy. Using the hymn text by Frederick Faber, I composed this piece and added a refrain. The score will be available soon (and in the World Library Publications November...

Song Ideas for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) *As the Deer by Martin Nystrom (Brentwood-Benson/CCLI) (found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2) Be With Me, Lord by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) (from the CD Find Us Ready) Gather Us In by Marty Haugen (GIA) *Gathered as One by Tate/Light (WLP) (from the CD...

Song Ideas for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FREE PSALM: The One Who Does Justice lead sheet demo Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) (from the CD Captured) I Am the Way by Craig Colson (WLP) (from the CD I Am the Way and found in the collection More Voices As One vol. 2) I Am Yours (Consume Me, Completely) by...

The Search is Over…

The Search is Over... Voicesasone.com has a great feature that can be a powerful resource for you when planning music for any liturgy. Say it's the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, and you are racking your brain to come up with some great songs that really touch on the heart of the gospel message. One thing you can...

Song Ideas for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Behold by WAL (WLP) (from the CD Always and Everywhere) Bread for the World by Bernadette Farrell (spiritandsong) Holy Is the Lord by Tomlin/Giglio (Capitol CMG) *I Am the Bread of Life by Tom Kaczmarek (WLP) (found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2) *I Am the Bread of...

Song Ideas for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Behold by WAL (WLP) (from the CD Always and Everywhere) Bread for the World by Bernadette Farrell (spiritandsong) Do This In Memory of Me by Chris Muglia (spiritandsong) (from the CD Songs for Communion) He Lives in Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) (from the collection More Voices...

Song Ideas for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Behold by WAL (WLP) (from the CD Always and Everywhere) Bread for the World by Bernadette Farrell (spiritandsong) Do This In Memory of Me by Chris Muglia (spiritandsong) (from the CD Songs for Communion) He Lives in Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) (from the collection More Voices...

Song Ideas for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FREE PSALM - The Lord Gave Them Bread from Heaven - lead sheet (DEMO) Bread for the World by Bernadette Farrell (spiritandsong) Do This In Memory of Me by Chris Muglia (spiritandsong) He Lives in Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) (from the collection More Voices as One vol. 1) *I...

Songs for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FREE PSALM - The Hand of the Lord Feeds Us - lead sheet (DEMO) Bread for the World by Bernadette Farrell (spiritandsong) Do This In Memory of Me by Chris Muglia (spiritandsong) *He Answers All Our Needs by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD We are Faithful and the...

Song Ideas for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) *Be Still for the Presence of the Lord by David J. Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI) (found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1) Come to Jesus by Blakesley/Hart (spiritandsong) (from the CD Waiting) *Come Worship the Lord by John Michael Talbot (Capitol CMG/CCLI) (found in the...

Song Ideas for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FREE PSALM - Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness - lead sheet DEMO Awesome is the Lord Most High by Pierce/Tomlin/Reeves/Abel (Capitol CMG/Brentwood Music/CCLI) *Be Still for the Presence of the Lord by David J. Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI) (found in the collection Voices As One...

Song Ideas for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

(This post was lost, so I am redoing it from scratch) Song Ideas for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FREE PSALM - Our Eyes are Fixed on the Lord DEMO America, the Beautiful - traditional America by Tomlin/Walt/Parker (Capitol CMG/CCLI) *Be Still for the Presence of the Lord by David J. Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI)...

Song Ideas for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) FEATURED SONGS: - perfect for this Sunday's Gospel If I Touch Him by Danielle Rose (WLP) (from the CD I Thirst) Touch Jesus by Cliff Petty (WLP) (from the CD Touch Jesus) FREE PSALM - I Will Praise You, Lord, for You Have Rescued Me by Ed Bolduc DEMO *Be Still for...

Song Ideas for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Song Ideas for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Desert Song by Brooke Ligertwood (Hillsong/CCLI) Faith Enough to Believe by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) (from the CD I Am the Way) Give Glory by WAL (Jacob and Matthew Band) (WLP)(from the CD Every Day and More Voices As One vol. 1) I Am Yours (Consume Me, Completely) by...

Song Ideas for Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Song Ideas for Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ *Come to the Table by John Angotti (WLP) (from the CD Testify and the collection Voices As One vol. 2) Heavenly Bread by Aaron Thompson (WLP) (from the CD 10,000 Angels) He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) (from the collection More Voices As One vol. 1) Holy God, We...

Song Ideas for Most Holy Trinity

Song Ideas for Most Holy Trinity All Creatures of Our God and King arr. by David Crowder (worshiptogether.com) And We Cry, "Holy" by Aaron Thompson (WLP) (from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1) **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD Hymns and the collection More Voices As...

Song Ideas for Pentecost

Song Ideas for Pentecost (Here are a couple of songs we used last year. If you can't see the link to play these files, please refresh your browser.) Psalm 104 - (higher key) Lord Send Out Your Spirit 2014 G LS (lower key) Lord Send Out Your Spirit 2014 E LS Pentecost Sequence - Pentecost Sequence LS (this is...

Song Ideas for The Ascension of the Lord

Song Ideas for The Ascension of the Lord Jesus said to his disciples, “Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD Hymns and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1) Awesome is the Lord Most High by Pierce/Tomlin/Reeves/Abel...

Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter 2015

In the gospel, Jesus calls his disciples (us) 'friends' and 'no longer slaves' Jesus commands us to love one another...not a suggestion. Not an option. All Creatures of Our God and King (arr. Crowder) - lots of alleluias! All Creatures of Our God and King - traditional - lots of alleluias! Christ Is Risen by...

Sometimes We Shouldn’t Over-think It

Just some thoughts/musings recently about some older hymns... I often find myself changing, editing, tweaking, etc. some of my own arrangements of common hymns and songs—songs like "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow," "Come, Holy Ghost," and "All Creatures of Our God and King," to name a few. Every time I take...

Song Ideas for 4th Sunday of Easter 2015

All Creatures of Our God and King (arr. Crowder) - lots of alleluias! All Creatures of Our God and King - traditional - lots of alleluias! At the Cross by Tomlin, Cash, Myrin, Armstrong, Redman (worshiptogether.com/CCLI) **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD Hymns and the collection More Voices As One...

Piano players…calm down!

I think the way we play our piano parts should depend on who else is playing with us! If you're like me you find yourself in many different situations and ensembles. Sometimes it's just you on piano with a singer. Another time it's you on piano with a singer and solo instrument. Other times it's you on piano with a full...

Easter – don’t forget the ‘Alleluias’

I've always found it very successful to 'mix it up' on Easter- using a combination of both contemporary AND traditional hymns. Yes, there are so many wonderful 'new' songs that work well on Easter, but we can't forget about the treasures we've sung for so many years as a church. It doesn't mean they need to be played on...

String Parts for Mass of Saint Ann

Hello everyone, I've been working on some string parts for Mass of Saint Ann. Here is a link to the parts for Violin, Viola, and Cello. Please feel free to download them and use them, or try them out. Your feedback is welcomed. MOSA Full Strings Also, since most of us don't often have the opportunity to play with real...

Featured song: I Am Yours (Consume Me Completely) by Trevor Thomson

Featured song: I Am Yours (Consume Me Completely) by Trevor Thomson In the past I have talked about taking a piece of music and making your own custom arrangement out of what's on the page. A lot of the time we are reading lead sheets, so there isn't much direction on what the arrangement should be. Today I'd like to...

New home…same blog!

Hey everyone! Welcome to the NEW home of Setting the Tone, Contemporary Music Ideas for Liturgy! The new voicesasone.com site has just gone online and it's time for this blog to join the party. After all, the musical selections from the Voices As One and More Voices As One series by World Library Publications are key...

Song Ideas for 2015 – March 15

Song Ideas for 2015 - March 15 - 4th Sunday of Lent (B) 40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Welcome to Life) *By the Waters of Babylon by Paul Tate (WLP) (from the CD Let All Creation Sing) Christ In Me Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Christ In Me Arise) Create a Clean Heart in...

Songs for Palm Sunday and Holy Week 2015

Songs for Palm Sunday and Holy Week 2015 PALM SUNDAY (some free downloads included in the list below from yours truly) *Above All by Leblanc/Baloche (Integrity/CCLI) (found in Voices As One vol. 2) At the Cross (Love Ran Red) by Tomlin et al (EMI/worshiptogether.com) **At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD...

Song Ideas for March 8, 2015 – 3rd Sunday of Lent (B)

Song Ideas for March 8, 2015 - 3rd Sunday of Lent (B) 40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Welcome to Life) Alive in You by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Overflow) And We Cry, 'Holy' by Aaron Thompson (WLP) (from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1) Christ In...

Song Ideas for March 1st, 2015 – 2nd Sunday of Lent

(Take a listen to Danielle Rose's powerful song 'Abraham's Offering' below:) 40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Welcome to Life) Abraham's Offering by Danielle Rose (WLP) (from the CD Pursue Me) As It Is in Heaven by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Overflow) Be Lifted High by Josh Blakesley...

Song Ideas for February 22nd, 2015 – First Sunday of Lent

(Check out the post SOME GREAT LENTEN SONGS on the sidebar...) Some free music: This is our parish Lenten theme song from last year, 'From These Ashes,' co-written by my good friend and current Saint Ann's Liturgist, Jack Busche. Please feel free to download the lead sheet and audio for use in your parish. 40 Days by Matt...

Song Ideas for February 15th, 2015 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

(Check out the list of most popular posts on the sidebar...) *Be Still for the Presence of the Lord by David Evans (Kingsway/worshiptogether) (found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1) Be With Me, Lord by Tom Booth (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Find Us Ready) Christ In Me Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong.com)...

When do those drums need to come in?

Hey everyone. Thought I'd share a little sample from two of our Masses this past weekend. What you will hear is the Alleluia played by one ensemble at a Mass, and the same Alleluia played by another ensemble at a different Mass. The drummers at each of these Masses play the Gospel Acclamation with pretty much...

Song Ideas for October 26, 2014 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

(Check out the list of most popular posts on the sidebar...) Click on the links! And We Cry, 'Holy' by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 By Our Love by Christy Nockels (EMI/worshiptogether.com) Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) (from the CD Captured) Find...

Short on rehearsal time? Don’t spend it practicing what you already know!

How many times have you found yourself in a situation where you have 10 minutes to rehearse? Maybe some musicians arrived late, the previous Mass ran long, you had technical difficulties...whatever the case, you find that you are crunched for time. When I find myself with this dilemma, I always think back to what my...

Setting-the-Tone Greatest ‘hits’

It was great seeing so many people at NPM last week in Saint Louis. I had a great time meeting many of you and talking with you about our ministry. Some of you had never heard of this blog, so, as promised, here is a list of some blog posts that seem to touch on many of the big issues...at least those that...

Song Ideas for Sunday, Jun 22, 2014 – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Here are some song possibilities for June 22, 2014 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ*Come to the Table by John Angotti (WLP) (from the CD Testify and the collection Voices As One vol. 2)Heavenly Bread by Aaron Thompson (WLP) (from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1)He Lives In Us...

Too Fast for Comfort!!!

Have you ever started a song where it feels like everything’s going okay, then you get to the chorus and you realize... whoa...this is way too fast!!!I’ve been there. Suddenly there is no ‘feel’ to the song anymore. It just feels like everyone is holding on for dear life! It’s like a runaway train! It’s difficult to sing,...

REPLAY: Holy Week…Whole Lotta Music

This is from a blog post on 4/19/2011...I thought I would post it again since the timing is right!I mentioned in an earlier blog that I like to make a chart of all of my song selections on a dry-erase board in order to see the different weeks/liturgies side by side. It helps me to see all of the recent weeks at a glance...

Brass Quintet Arrangement for ‘Glory to God’ from Mass of Saint Ann

Hey all,Once again Rory Cooney and I invite you to check out his BRASS QUINTET arrangement of the Glory to God from the Mass of Saint Ann. For a limited time, we are making these parts available for free on Rory's website. Check it out if you get the chance. If you are bringing in some brass players to sit in...

Some great Lenten songs…

I thought I'd post a few audio (video) clips from this past Sunday, the 1st Sunday of Lent. There is some beautiful music by some really talented composers. I'd like to highlight 3 composers with 3 different pieces:Return to God by John Angotti and Alan Hommerding (World Library Publications)This song...

Sacred Silence…we need it

Naturally, when we discuss music, we are usually talking about melodies, keys, instrumentation, lyrics, arrangements...everything that has to do with the 'sound' of our music. That's where we focus our efforts: practicing the notes, the dynamics, the structure, etc. We can get so caught up in what we're...

New song? Plan your approach.

Whenever we bring out a song that is either new or unfamiliar to our assembly, we have to really take a look at the score in order to decide how to best ‘perform’ the piece so that all present can participate in the singing. Again, this is always my goal…to get the assembly to join in the song. ...

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 of the lead...

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 FlynnFirst 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...

Brass parts for Mass of Saint Ann Glory to God

Hey all,I am pleased to announce that the very talented Rory Cooney has created a BRASS QUINTET arrangement of the Glory to God from the Mass of Saint Ann. For a limited time, we are making these parts available for free on Rory's website. The full score is available now, and the individual parts and audio file will be up...

Glory to God in the Highest!

Hey all! I'm sure so many of you are putting the finishing touches on your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day music selections, preparing folders, choosing verses, printing programs, etc, etc, etc. There are always a few things that pop up every year where I say, "Oh yeah, I meant to fix that for this year!" or,...

Dynamics! Help the assembly out!

It's easy to get caught up in our musical arrangements, instrumentation, vocal parts, vocal ranges, recorded versions, rehearsals, etc. Let's always try to remember that no matter how great we sound, how many harmonies we know, how many instrumental parts we can fit in, etc...we need to be sure we are enabling our...

The Lord Comes to Rule the Earth

A few weeks ago I posted a new Psalm setting called "The Lord Comes to Rule the Earth with Justice." I mentioned that I would post our 'performance' so you could see how we introduced and played it from scratch. Notice the simplicity of the introduction, how the drums creep in, how the singers allow the voices...

Arrangement ideas for Psalms

I often post a clip of a psalm setting we've done over the past weekend so you can hear the overall song as well as the overall arrangement. This week, I'm going to do that again, but also include a new setting for this upcoming week: The Lord Comes to Rule the Earth with Justice.The Lord Come to Rule the Earth with...

This time of year…

'Love this time of year...both the 'earthly' season and the liturgical season! It's difficult to put into words what makes it so special. Here are some tried and true powerful songs to consider for your liturgies during the Advent season...Craig Colson has written a beautiful and simple setting of an...

WARNING: OUT OF RANGE!!!

In some more recent contemporary worship songs, you may have noticed that the music is printed so that the worship leader might suddenly be asked to jump up an octave, or even temporarily go into a really high range to build intensity in the music. While this can be effective for some singers, for others it is just asking...

What goes together should ‘go together!’

Did you ever listen back to a recording of your band or contemporary ensemble and think, “Something’s not right. We’re playing and singing all the right notes, everyone is in tune, the tempo is right, the mix is good…but it still sounds ‘off?’” Sometimes it can be a matter of simply not 'playing together' and not...

REPLAY: Thank you, EQ

First of all, let me say "HEY!" to all of the folks from the Life Teen Musicians Training Conference this past week. It was a blast meeting you all and sharing prayer and worship through music, along with Sarah Kroger and Joshua Blakesley. What a blessing.We covered a LOT of topics in a short period of time....

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