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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...

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,...

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...

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...